37 CFR 1.145 - Subsequent presentation of claims for different invention.

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§ 1.145 - Subsequent presentation of claims for different invention.

If, after an Office action on an application, the applicant presents claims directed to an invention distinct from and independent of the invention previously claimed, the applicant will be required to restrict the claims to the invention previously claimed if the amendment is entered, subject to reconsideration and review as provided in §§ 1.143 and 1.144.

[74 FR 52691, Oct. 14, 2009]

authority: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), unless otherwise noted

source: 24 FR 10332, Dec. 22, 1959, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 37 CFR 1.145