Can an examiner withdraw the finality of a rejection after an application is abandoned?

No, an examiner cannot withdraw the finality of a rejection once an application is abandoned. The MPEP 706.07(d) explicitly states:

“The examiner cannot withdraw the final rejection once the application is abandoned.”

This emphasizes the importance of addressing final rejections and considering requests for reconsideration before an application reaches abandoned status.

To learn more:

• Final Rejection
• Abandoned Application
• Patent Examination
• Office Action