Can a rejected design patent application be amended to remove offensive content?
While the MPEP 1504.01(e) does not specifically address amending rejected design patent applications to remove offensive content, general patent prosecution principles suggest that it may be possible in some cases. However, there are important considerations: Statutory Basis: The rejection is based on 35 U.S.C. 171, which defines the statutory requirements for design patents. New Matter:…
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