How are amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 handled if partially approved?

Amendments submitted under 37 CFR 1.312 (after allowance) that are partially approved and partially disapproved are handled as follows:

According to MPEP 714.20: “An amendment under 37 CFR 1.312, which in part is approved and in other part disapproved, is entered only as to the approved part.”

For more detailed information on handling amendments after allowance, refer to MPEP § 714.16(e).

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.312
• amendments after allowance
• partial approval
• MPEP