What are the valid reasons for the USPTO to withdraw an application from issue after payment of the issue fee?
The USPTO can withdraw an application from issue after payment of the issue fee only for specific reasons outlined in 37 CFR 1.313(b). The MPEP states: “35 U.S.C. 151 and 37 CFR 1.313(b) do not authorize the USPTO to withdraw an application from issue after payment of the issue fee for any reason except: A…
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