35 U.S.C. § 267 — Time for taking action in Government (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

35 U.S.C. § 267 Time for taking action in Government

Source: Patent Statute (35 U.S.C.)BlueIron Update:
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This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 267, 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 covers extension petitions filed under 35 U.S.C. 267 to extend the time for taking action on United States-owned applications where the invention is important to the armament or defense of the United States.

What this section covers

  • This section covers extension petitions filed under 35 U.S.C. 267 to extend the time for taking action on government-owned applications where the invention is important to the armament or defense of the United States.

Key obligations

  • Petitions must be filed under 35 U.S.C. 267 to extend the time for taking action on government-owned applications.
  • The invention must be important to the armament or defense of the United States.
  • Compliance with specific requirements and deadlines set forth in 35 U.S.C. 267 is mandatory.

Practice notes

  • Ensure all necessary information is included in the petition to demonstrate the invention's importance.
  • Missing the deadline for filing an extension petition can result in non-compliance.

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