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formal rejection
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A quick definition of formal rejection:
A formal rejection is when someone says no to a contract or offer. It can also happen when someone tries to get a patent, but the examiner says no because of a mistake in the application. There are many different reasons why someone might get rejected, like if they didn't follow the rules or if their idea isn't new or useful. Sometimes, people can try again or appeal the rejection, but other times they just have to accept it and move on.A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Formal rejection is a refusal to accept a contractual offer or tendered goods as contractual performance. It can also refer to a patent examiner's finding that a claim in a patent application is unpatentable due to an error in format rather than substance.
Examples:
- A company offers to sell their product to another company, but the offer is formally rejected by the second company.
- A patent examiner finds that a patent claim is unpatentable due to an error in format, such as missing information or incorrect wording.
The examples illustrate how formal rejection can occur in both contractual and patent situations. In both cases, the rejection is based on a specific error or issue rather than a fundamental problem with the offer or claim.