Legal Definitions - Rule 1.53 application

A Rule 1.53 application is a type of patent application that is also known as a continued-prosecution application. This type of application is filed by an inventor or patent applicant to continue the prosecution of their patent application after receiving a final rejection from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

For example, if an inventor files a patent application and receives a final rejection from the USPTO, they may file a Rule 1.53 application to continue the prosecution of their patent application. This allows them to address any issues or concerns raised by the USPTO and potentially receive a patent for their invention.

Another example of a Rule 1.53 application is when an inventor files a patent application and receives a non-final rejection from the USPTO. In this case, the inventor may file a Rule 1.53 application to continue the prosecution of their patent application and address any issues or concerns raised by the USPTO.

Overall, a Rule 1.53 application is a useful tool for inventors and patent applicants to continue the prosecution of their patent application and potentially receive a patent for their invention.