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1442 Special Status [R-7] - 1400 Correction of Patents
1442 Special Status [R-7]
All reissue applications are taken up "special," and remain "special" even *>if< applicant does not respond promptly.
All reissue applications, except those under suspension because of litigation, will be taken up for action ahead of other "special" applications; this means that all issues not deferred will be treated and responded to immediately. Furthermore, reissue applications involved in litigation will be taken up for action in advance of other reissue applications.
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