¶ 12.256 New Grounds of Rejection - Heading
NEW GROUNDS OF REJECTION
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Examiner Note:
1. For use if the notice of appeal was filed on or after January 23, 2012.
2. Any new ground(s) of rejection in the examiner’s answer must be prominently identified (e.g., using this form paragraph).
3. Provide a concise statement of each new ground of rejection presented for review in bracket 1; and
4. Conclude an examiner’s answer raising new grounds of rejection with form paragraph 12.279.01: (1) to notify applicant of the reply period and options following the new grounds of rejection; and (2) to include the required approval of the TC Director or the TC Director's designee.