Who is responsible for notifying the applicant about rejoined claims?
The responsibility for notifying the applicant about rejoined claims lies with the patent examiner. According to MPEP 1302.04(h): “The examiner should notify the applicant of the rejoinder.” This notification is an important step in the patent examination process, as it informs the applicant that previously withdrawn claims are now being considered and allowed. The examiner’s…
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