How can an applicant avoid publication of their patent application?
There are several ways an applicant can avoid publication of their patent application, as outlined in MPEP 1120: File a nonpublication request: Applicants can file a nonpublication request in compliance with 37 CFR 1.213(a) at the time of filing the application. Express abandonment: Applicants can file a petition under 37 CFR 1.138(c) to expressly abandon…
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