Can a ‘rejected’ patent application still be approved?

Yes, a ‘rejected’ patent application can still be approved. The term ‘rejected’ in this context does not mean final rejection or denial of the patent. According to MPEP 203.02: A nonprovisional application which, during its prosecution in the examining group and before allowance, contains an unanswered examiner’s action is designated as a ‘rejected’ application. This…

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