What types of interview requests are likely to be denied after final rejection?

Certain types of interview requests are likely to be denied after final rejection. The MPEP 713.09 specifies:

Interviews merely to restate arguments of record or to discuss new limitations which would require more than nominal reconsideration or new search should be denied.

This means that interviews aimed at rehashing previous arguments or introducing significant new limitations that would require substantial additional examination are unlikely to be granted.

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