How does a printer rush affect a patent application after allowance?
A printer rush can affect a patent application after allowance by potentially leading to its withdrawal from issue. According to MPEP 1308.01, a printer rush is one of the reasons an examiner may withdraw an application from issue:
“The examiner may withdraw the application from issue because of: … (2) A printer rush;”
A printer rush typically occurs when the Office of Data Management discovers an error or omission in the patent application during the printing process. This could include issues with drawings, specification errors, or other technical problems that need to be addressed before the patent can be issued. When a printer rush occurs, the application is returned to the examiner for correction, which may result in the need to withdraw the application from issue to make the necessary changes.
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