How can patent applicants avoid abandonment of their application?
To avoid abandonment of a patent application, applicants should ensure their responses are completely responsive to the preceding Office action. According to MPEP 714.05: “If found inadequate, and sufficient time remains, applicant should be notified of the deficiencies and warned to complete the reply within the period.” To avoid abandonment, applicants should: Submit responses well…
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How can I prevent a holding of abandonment in my patent application? To prevent a holding of abandonment in your patent application, you should: File all required responses within the specified time periods. If needed, request extensions of time before the original deadline expires. Keep accurate records of all communications with the USPTO. Monitor the…
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