Can a Notice of Allowability be issued after a final rejection?
Yes, a Notice of Allowability can be issued after a final rejection. The MPEP 1302.03 explicitly states: “In all instances, both before and after final rejection, in which an application is placed in condition for allowance, applicant should be notified promptly of allowability of the claims by a Notice of Allowability PTOL-37.” This means that…
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