What happens if an application is mistakenly abandoned due to USPTO error?
What happens if an application is mistakenly abandoned due to USPTO error? If an application is mistakenly abandoned due to a USPTO error, the applicant can request reinstatement. According to MPEP 711.02(b): “Where an applicant contends that the application is not in fact abandoned (e.g., there is disagreement as to the sufficiency of the reply,…
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How does the USPTO handle applications that were unintentionally abandoned due to USPTO error? If an application is abandoned due to a USPTO error, the USPTO will take steps to rectify the situation. As stated in MPEP 711.02(b): “Where an applicant contends that the application is not in fact abandoned (e.g., there is disagreement as…
Read MoreWhat happens if a patent application is unintentionally abandoned due to USPTO error?
If a patent application is unintentionally abandoned due to an error by the USPTO, the applicant may be able to revive the application. According to MPEP 711.02(b): Where an applicant contends that the application is not in fact abandoned (e.g., there is disagreement as to the sufficiency of the reply, or as to controlling dates),…
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