What is the difference between a petition to withdraw holding of abandonment and a petition to revive an abandoned application?
A petition to withdraw holding of abandonment is appropriate when the applicant believes the application is not actually abandoned (e.g., there is disagreement about the sufficiency of a reply or relevant dates). This petition does not require a fee. In contrast, a petition to revive an abandoned application is used when there is no dispute…
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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