What form paragraph should an examiner use when withdrawing the finality of a rejection?
When withdrawing the finality of a rejection, an examiner should use Form Paragraph 7.42. The MPEP 706.07(d) provides the specific language for this form paragraph: “7.42 Withdrawal of Finality of Last Office ActionApplicant’s request for reconsideration of the finality of the rejection of the last Office action is persuasive and, therefore, the finality of that…
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The purpose of withdrawing the finality of a rejection is to address situations where a final rejection may have been premature or inappropriate. This process allows for continued examination and gives the applicant an opportunity to respond to the examiner’s rejections without the limitations imposed by a final Office action. As indicated in MPEP 706.07(d):…
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