How does a restriction requirement affect double patenting rejections?
How does a restriction requirement affect double patenting rejections? A proper restriction requirement can protect against certain double patenting rejections due to the safe harbor provision of 35 U.S.C. 121. According to MPEP 804.01: “35 U.S.C. 121 prohibits the use of a patent issuing on an application with respect to which a requirement for restriction…
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