What are the potential consequences of relying on late amendments in patent prosecution?
Relying on late amendments in patent prosecution can have several negative consequences: Application abandonment: As stated in MPEP 714.17, late amendments are not entered, potentially leading to abandonment. Loss of patent rights: Abandonment can result in the loss of patent rights if not addressed promptly. Increased costs: Reviving an abandoned application or filing an RCE…
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