MPEP § 2263 — Time for Response (Annotated Rules)
§2263 Time for Response
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2263, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Time for Response
This section addresses Time for Response. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.550(c). Contains: 1 permission and 1 other statement.
Key Rules
Reply Period and Extensions
A shortened statutory period of two months will generally be set for filing a response to an Office action in an ex parte reexamination. An extension of time may be requested under 37 CFR 1.550(c). See MPEP § 2265.
A shortened statutory period of two months will generally be set for filing a response to an Office action in an ex parte reexamination. An extension of time may be requested under 37 CFR 1.550(c). See MPEP § 2265.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Reply Period and Extensions | 37 CFR § 1.550(c) |
| Reply Period and Extensions | MPEP § 2265 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 2263 — Time for Response
Source: USPTO2263 Time for Response [R-07.2015]
A shortened statutory period of two months will generally be set for filing a response to an Office action in an ex parte reexamination. An extension of time may be requested under 37 CFR 1.550(c). See MPEP § 2265.