How can an applicant request withdrawal of a patent application from issue?
An applicant can request withdrawal of a patent application from issue by following these steps: File a petition under 37 CFR 1.313(c) to withdraw the application from issue Submit the petition electronically using the USPTO’s EFS-Web system Pay the required petition fee Include a statement of the reasons for requesting withdrawal As stated in MPEP…
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After the issue fee is paid, withdrawal is permitted only for the reasons stated in 37 CFR 1.313(c). The MPEP states: “Once the issue fee is paid, withdrawal is permitted only for the reasons stated in 37 CFR 1.313(c).“ The specific reasons identified in 37 CFR 1.313(c)(1)-(3) are: Unpatentability of one or more claims Consideration…
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