How does reopening prosecution after ACP affect patent owner’s amendment rights?
Reopening prosecution after Action Closing Prosecution (ACP) can significantly affect a patent owner’s amendment rights. If prosecution is reopened at the ACP stage, the patent owner’s ability to amend claims is limited. MPEP 2673.01 states: “If prosecution were reopened at the ACP stage, the patent owner loses rights as to amending the claims in response…
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