What is the general rule for entering amendments under 37 CFR 1.312?

The general rule is that an amendment cannot be entered in part and refused in part. However, there are exceptions to this rule. As stated in the MPEP, “when, under 37 CFR 1.312, an amendment, for example, is proposed containing a plurality of claims or amendments to claims, some of which may be entered and some not, the acceptable claims or amendments should be entered in the application.” This means that in certain circumstances, partial entry of amendments is possible.

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.312
• amendments
• patent examination
• claim amendments

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.312