How are after-final amendments and evidence handled when reopening prosecution?
When reopening prosecution after an appeal, examiners must generally consider any previously unaddressed after-final amendments or evidence. According to MPEP 1207.04: “Ordinarily any after final amendment or affidavit or other evidence that was not entered before must be entered and considered on the merits as part of the action reopening prosecution.” However, there are exceptions…
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