4.6.3 Examining division proposes amendments in second Rule 71(3) communication

As with the first Rule 71(3) communication, the examining division may propose amendments to the applicant's latest request forming the basis for the second Rule 71(3) communication (this request includes amendments or corrections filed in response to the first Rule 71(3) communication). The types of amendment that may or may not be proposed by the examining division in the second Rule 71(3) communication are the same as those mentioned in C‑V, 1.1. However, in the second Rule 71(3) communication, the examining division cannot repropose amendments already rejected by the applicant. Where the examining division considers that such an amendment is necessary to overcome an objection, it should consider resuming examination (see C‑V, 4.7).