37 CFR § 41.128 — Sanctions. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

37 CFR § 41.128 Sanctions.

Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
3 Rules3 Verbatim

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 41.128, including 3 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

This section outlines sanctions for failing to respond to notices regarding unlocatable patent or application files within the specified time period, leading to potential abandonment.

What this section covers

  • Defines sanctions for unlocatable patent or application files and the process for handling such situations.

Key obligations

  • Respond to notices regarding unlocatable files within the specified time period.
  • Provide a certified copy of the unlocatable file if required by 37 CFR 41.128 or 37 CFR 11.18.

Practice notes

  • Ensure all required documents are included with the response to avoid sanctions.
  • Avoid missing the deadline for responding to notices regarding unlocatable files to prevent potential abandonment.

Related Provisions

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22