Question: Name one type of issue that may trigger a rejection. Answer: Rejections are usually made due to issues with one of the following: unpatentable subject matter or lack of utility (35 U.S.C. 101) issues with novelty (35 U.S.C. 102) issues with obviousness (35 U.S.C. 103) lack of subject matter issues with the written description, enablement and best mode (35 U.S.C. 112) Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 700 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Examination of Applications. The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 07.2015. Depending on future changes to the MPEP,…
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