Can a patent application be revived after abandonment due to an insufficient reply?
Yes, a patent application can potentially be revived after abandonment due to an insufficient reply, but specific conditions must be met. The MPEP 711.02(a) does not directly address revival, but it’s important to note that: 1. The applicant must file a petition to revive the application. 2. The abandonment must have been unintentional. 3. A…
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Can I revive an abandoned patent application? Yes, it is possible to revive an abandoned patent application under certain circumstances. The MPEP 711 states: ‘An abandoned application may be revived as a pending application if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Director that the delay was unavoidable (37 CFR 1.137(a)) or unintentional (37…
Read MoreWhat options are available if my patent application is abandoned?
If your patent application is abandoned, you have several options depending on the circumstances: Petition to Revive: In most cases, filing a petition to revive under 37 CFR 1.137 is the appropriate remedy. The MPEP states, In most cases, a petition to revive under 37 CFR 1.137 will be the appropriate remedy. Petition to Withdraw…
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