How are time extensions handled in PTAB proceedings?

Time extensions in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings are handled by the Chief Administrative Patent Judge. According to MPEP 1002.02(f), the Chief Administrative Patent Judge is responsible for “Petitions for extension of time in Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.” This means that if a party in a PTAB proceeding requires additional time, they must petition the Chief Administrative Patent Judge, who has the authority to grant or deny such requests.

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• PTAB
• time extensions
• patent proceedings
• Chief Administrative Patent Judge