What is the standard response time for an Office action in ex parte reexamination?
The standard response time for an Office action in ex parte reexamination is typically two months. This is specified in MPEP 2263, which states:
“A shortened statutory period of two months will generally be set for filing a response to an Office action in an ex parte reexamination.”
This shortened period is designed to expedite the reexamination process while still allowing sufficient time for patent owners to respond to examiner’s findings.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 2200 - Citation Of Prior Art And Ex Parte Reexamination Of Patents,
MPEP 2263 - Time For Response,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure