Are personal interviews allowed after a final rejection?
Yes, personal interviews may be granted after a final rejection, but with limitations. According to MPEP 714.12:
The prosecution of an application before the examiner should ordinarily be concluded with the final action. However, one personal interview by applicant may be entertained after such final action if circumstances warrant.
Typically, only one interview request after final action should be granted. In exceptional cases, the examiner may initiate a second interview if they believe it would significantly help in putting the application in condition for allowance. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how the interview could advance prosecution toward allowance.
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