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Should I file an RCE or a Notice of Appeal?

by Clifford D. Hyra on August 15, 2008

Even if you already know in general what after-final patent prosecution involves and when it is appropriate to appeal , sometimes the decision of whether to appeal is not clear-cut.  For instance, you may have a fundamental disagreement with the Examiner and believe that you have a strong chance on appeal, but the Examiner may [...]

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The Patent Prosecution Process – After a Final Rejection

by Clifford D. Hyra on August 8, 2008

When the Examiner rejects the claims of your patent application a second time on the same grounds, the Examiner wil make his or her Office Action final, which means that you do not have the automatic right to receive further consideration and a new Office Action.  You can present additional arguments, but if they are [...]

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