Question: If the Board affirms a rejection against independent claim 1, reverses all rejections against dependent claim 2 and claim 3 is allowed, after expiration of the period for further appeal, what should the examiner do? Answer: If the Board affirms a rejection against independent claim 1, reverses all rejections against dependent claim 2 and […]

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