What happens if an appellant chooses to reopen prosecution after a new ground of rejection?
If an appellant chooses to reopen prosecution after the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issues a new ground of rejection, the process is as follows, according to MPEP 1213.02: The appellant submits an amendment to the rejected claims, new evidence, or both. The case is remanded to the examiner for reconsideration. The new ground…
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