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, […]

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