What happened to 37 CFR 1.60 and when?

37 CFR 1.60, which dealt with the divisional continuation procedure, was deleted effective December 1, 1997. This change was announced in the Official Gazette, as stated in the MPEP: 37 CFR 1.60 was deleted effective December 1, 1997. See 1203 O.G. 63, October 21, 1997. This means that the specific procedures outlined in this regulation…

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What happens to continuation and divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.60 before December 1, 1997?

The MPEP clearly states that All continuation and divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.60 prior to December 1, 1997 will continue to be processed and examined under the procedures set forth in former 37 CFR 1.60. This means that applications filed before the cutoff date are grandfathered in and will be processed according to…

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