Eighteen-Month Publication
Drawing objections in a utility or plant application will not be held in abeyance
- Regardless of whether the application was filed before, on, or after November 29, 2000
A request to hold a drawing objection in abeyance will not be considered a bona fide attempt to advance prosecution (37 CFR 1.135(c))
- A reply to an action/notice must correct any drawing objection unless the action/notice expressly permits the objection to be held in abeyance
- If the reply does not correct the objection, applicant will have the remainder of the originally set period (and not a new period) within which to correct the drawing objection