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Question: Why might the USPTO withdraw an application from issue after payment of the issue fee? Answer: The USPTO might withdraw an application from issue after payment of the issue fee due to: (1) a mistake on the part of the Office: (2) a violation of 37 CFR 1.56 or illegality in the application; (3) unpatentability of one or more claims; or (4) for interference or derivation. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 1300 of the MPEP. This chapter covers allowance and issue. Section Summary: This question and answer comes from section 1308 of the… The post MPEP Q & A 41: Withdrawing an Application From Issue After Payment of the Issue Fee appeared first on Patent Education Series.