What are the criteria for entry of a supplemental amendment under MPEP 714.03(a)?

MPEP 714.03(a) provides specific criteria for the entry of supplemental amendments. According to the manual: ‘A supplemental reply will be entered if the supplemental reply is clearly limited to: (A) Cancellation of a claim(s); (B) Adoption of the examiner suggestion(s); (C) Placement of the application in condition for allowance; (D) Reply to an Office requirement…

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