Can amendments be made after the Notice of Intent to Issue Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate (NIRC)?

Can amendments be made after the Notice of Intent to Issue Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate (NIRC)? Yes, limited amendments can be made after the Notice of Intent to Issue Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate (NIRC) is issued. The MPEP provides specific guidance on this: “In some instances, even after a NIRC has been issued, amendments affecting…

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