What is the purpose of an after-final consideration pilot program?

What is the purpose of an after-final consideration pilot program? The purpose of an after-final consideration pilot program, such as the After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0), is to enhance communication between examiners and applicants and to expedite prosecution after final rejection. While not explicitly mentioned in MPEP 714.12, these programs complement the existing…

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