Can an abandoned patent application be revived?
Yes, an abandoned patent application can be revived under certain circumstances. The MPEP 711 states:
An abandoned application may be revived as a pending application if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Director that the delay was unavoidable (37 CFR 1.137(a)) or unintentional (37 CFR 1.137(b)).
To revive an abandoned application, the applicant must:
- File a petition for revival
- Pay the required fee
- Provide a statement that the delay was unavoidable or unintentional
- Submit any outstanding responses or required documents
The specific requirements and procedures for revival depend on whether the delay was unavoidable or unintentional, as defined in 37 CFR 1.137.
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