What happens if a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration is found insufficient?
If a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration is found insufficient by the USPTO examiner, several outcomes may occur: The examiner may maintain the rejection based on the prior art disclosure. The applicant may be given an opportunity to provide additional evidence or clarification. The applicant might need to consider alternative strategies to overcome the rejection. The…
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