How can a patent owner request reopening of prosecution after a new ground of rejection?

To request reopening of prosecution after a new ground of rejection, the patent owner must: File a response within one month of the Board’s decision (extensions available under 37 CFR 1.956) Submit an appropriate amendment of the newly rejected claim(s) and/or new evidence relating to the new ground(s) of rejection According to MPEP 2682, “Under…

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