How does a declaration of express abandonment affect the application status?
How does a declaration of express abandonment affect the application status? A declaration of express abandonment has an immediate effect on the application status. According to MPEP 711.02(b): “Where an applicant expressly abandons an application pursuant to 37 CFR 1.138, the application will be considered terminated as of the date the express abandonment is received…
Read MoreWhat happens if an applicant fails to meet the requirements of accelerated examination?
What happens if an applicant fails to meet the requirements of accelerated examination? If an applicant fails to meet the requirements of the accelerated examination program, the application will lose its special status. According to MPEP 708.02(a), the following situations can result in the termination of special status: Failing to respond to an Office action…
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