When can an amendment after notice of allowance be filed?

An amendment after notice of allowance must be filed before or with the payment of the issue fee. The MPEP 714.16 states:

“Finally, it is pointed out that an amendment under 37 CFR 1.312 must be filed on or before the date the issue fee is paid, except where the amendment is required by the Office of Data Management.”

It’s important to note that amendments filed after the payment of the issue fee are generally not entered, except in specific circumstances required by the Office of Data Management.

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• amendment filing
• issue fee
• timing
• patent application