What are the grounds for refusal in a Notification of Refusal?

According to MPEP 2920.05(a), the grounds for refusal in a Notification of Refusal may include: Rejections based on conditions for patentability under title 35, United States Code, such as: 35 U.S.C. 171 (design patent) 35 U.S.C. 102 (novelty) 35 U.S.C. 103 (non-obviousness) 35 U.S.C. 112 (written description, enablement, definiteness) Requirements for restriction (where more than…

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