What happens if the elected species is not allowable in a Markush claim?
What happens if the elected species is not allowable in a Markush claim? If the elected species is not allowable in a Markush claim, the examiner will follow a specific procedure outlined in MPEP 803.02: “If the elected species is not allowable, the examiner should extend the search and examination to the extent necessary to…
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What happens if the examiner finds prior art that reads on the elected species in a Markush claim? If the examiner finds prior art that reads on the elected species in a Markush claim, the following actions are taken: The Markush claim is rejected The examination is limited to the elected species Other species are…
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