Under what circumstances will an application not be withdrawn from issue for an amendment entry?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. An application will not be withdrawn from issue for the entry of an amendment…
Read MoreWhat is the procedure for handling amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 that include copied patent claims?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The procedure for handling amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 that…
Read MoreCan an amendment after notice of allowance be used for continued prosecution?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, amendments after notice of allowance are not intended for…
Read MoreCan an amendment filed before the Notice of Allowance but received after its mailing be approved for entry?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. An amendment filed before the Notice of Allowance but received by the examiner after…
Read MoreWhat is an amendment after notice of allowance?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. An amendment after notice of allowance is a change made…
Read MoreWhen can an examiner reject a previously allowed claim without SPE approval?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. An examiner can reject a previously allowed claim without obtaining…
Read MoreHow are amendments after notice of allowance processed by the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Amendments after notice of allowance are processed through several steps…
Read MoreWhen can amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 with copied patent claims be submitted?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 with copied patent claims can…
Read MoreHow are supplemental replies treated when received after a Notice of Allowance?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Supplemental replies received after a Notice of Allowance are generally…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for amendments after notice of allowance under 37 CFR 1.312?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Amendments after notice of allowance under 37 CFR 1.312 must…
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