Can an amendment be denied entry in a patent application?
Yes, an amendment can be denied entry in certain circumstances. The MPEP 714.21 references this possibility: See 37 CFR 1.3 and MPEP § 714.25 for an example of a paper which may be denied entry. This indicates that there are specific rules and guidelines governing when an amendment may be denied entry. For example, MPEP…
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If a substitute specification is denied entry, it should be marked as such by the examiner. The MPEP provides a form paragraph (6.28.02) for notifying the applicant that a substitute specification has not been entered. The examiner will explain why the substitute specification is improper, which may include reasons such as: Missing statement regarding lack…
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