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714.24 Amendment of Amendments [R-2] - 700 Examination of Applications
714.24 Amendment of Amendments [R-2]
When a replacement paragraph or section *>of< the specification is to be amended, it should be wholly rewritten and the original insertion canceled**. >A marked-up version of the replacement paragraph or section of the specification should be presented using underlining to indicate added subject matter and strike-through to indicate deleted subject matter.< Matter canceled by amendment can be reinstated only by a subsequent amendment presenting the canceled matter as a new insertion. A claim cancelled by amendment (deleted in its entirety) may be reinstated only by a subsequent amendment presenting the claim as a new claim with a new claim number.
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