Can I request simultaneous issuance for applications at different stages of prosecution?
Generally, simultaneous issuance is only granted for applications that have all reached the same stage of prosecution, specifically the allowance stage. According to MPEP 1306.02: “Unless all the applications have reached this stage of processing, or a specific requirement of the regulations is involved (e.g., 37 CFR 1.177), a request for simultaneous issuance generally will…
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According to MPEP 811.02, a restriction requirement can be issued at any stage of patent prosecution up to final action. The section states: “Since 37 CFR 1.142(a) provides that restriction is proper at any stage of prosecution up to final action, a second requirement may be made when it becomes proper, even though there was…
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