¶ 12.154.04 New Grounds of Rejection - Heading
NEW GROUNDS OF REJECTION
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Examiner Note:
1. Any new ground(s) of rejection in the examiner’s answer must be prominently identified (e.g., using this form paragraph) in the following sections of the answer:
(6) Grounds of Rejection to be Reviewed on Appeal (form paragraph 12.154) – use this form paragraph in section (6) of the answer to provide a concise statement of each new ground of rejection presented for review in bracket 1; and
(9) Grounds of Rejection (form paragraph 12.159) – use this form paragraph in section (9) of the answer to set forth the new grounds of rejection.
2. Conclude an examiner’s answer raising new grounds of rejection with form paragraph 12.179.01: (1) to notify applicant of the response period and options following the new grounds of rejection; and (2) to include the required approval of the TC Director or his/her designee.