What is the impact of amendments under 37 CFR 1.116 or 41.33 on new grounds of rejection?
Amendments submitted under 37 CFR 1.116 or 41.33 can affect whether a rejection in an examiner’s answer is considered a new ground of rejection. According to MPEP 1207.03(a): If: An amendment under 37 CFR 1.116 or 41.33 proposes to add or amend one or more claims; The applicant was advised (through an advisory action) that…
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