What is the examiner’s duty regarding classification when an application is passed to issue?

When an application is passed to issue, the primary examiner has specific duties regarding classification: Personally review the classification picture of the application in the issuing classification boxes on the Issue Classification form. Provide their full name in the “Primary Examiner” space to show that the review has been completed. For examiners with full signatory…

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Can a recorded terminal disclaimer be withdrawn?

A recorded terminal disclaimer may be withdrawn before the application issues as a patent or before a reexamination certificate issues. However, after a patent or reexamination certificate issues, a recorded terminal disclaimer will not be nullified. The MPEP states: If timely requested, a recorded terminal disclaimer may be withdrawn before the application in which it…

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