Can an examiner enter an amendment after final rejection that places the application in condition for allowance?
Can an examiner enter an amendment after final rejection that places the application in condition for allowance? Yes, an examiner can enter an amendment after final rejection if it places the application in condition for allowance. The MPEP 714.12 explicitly states: “An amendment filed after final rejection will be entered only if it places the…
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If an amendment after final rejection is not entered, the examiner will notify the applicant. According to MPEP 714.12: “If the amendment is not entered, the examiner will notify the applicant that the amendment has not been entered and provide the reasons for non-entry.” The examiner will explain why the amendment was not entered, which…
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