Under what circumstances will an application not be withdrawn from issue for an amendment entry?

An application will not be withdrawn from issue for the entry of an amendment in certain circumstances. The MPEP specifies: “The application will not be withdrawn from issue for the entry of an amendment that would reopen the prosecution if the Office action next preceding the notice of allowance closed the application to further amendment.”…

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What is the procedure for handling amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 that include copied patent claims?

The procedure for handling amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 that include copied patent claims is outlined in MPEP Chapter 2300. According to MPEP 714.16(a), “See MPEP Chapter 2300 for the procedure to be followed when an amendment is received after notice of allowance which includes one or more claims copied or substantially copied from a…

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What is an amendment after notice of allowance?

An amendment after notice of allowance is a change made to a patent application after the USPTO has issued a notice of allowance but before the patent is granted. These amendments are governed by 37 CFR 1.312, which states: “No amendment may be made as a matter of right in an application after the mailing…

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