37 CFR § 41.4 — Timeliness. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 41.4 Timeliness.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 41.4, including 8 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.
Official MPEP § 41.4 — Timeliness.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
41.4 Timeliness.
- (a) Extensions of time. Extensions of time will be granted only on a showing of good cause except as otherwise provided by rule.
- (b)
Late filings. (1) A late filing that results in either
an application becoming abandoned or a reexamination prosecution becoming
terminated under §§
1.550(d)
or
1.957(b)
of this title or limited under §
1.957(c)
of this title may be revived as set forth
in §
1.137
of this title.
- (2) A late filing that does not result in either an application becoming abandoned or a reexamination prosecution becoming terminated under §§ 1.550(d) or 1.957(b) of this title or limited under § 1.957(c) of this title will be excused upon a showing of excusable neglect or a Board determination that consideration on the merits would be in the interest of justice.
- (c) Scope. This section governs all proceedings before the Board, but does not apply to filings related to Board proceedings before or after the Board has jurisdiction, such as:
[Added, 69 FR 49959, Aug. 12, 2004, effective Sept. 13, 2004; para. (b) revised, 72 FR 18892, Apr. 16, 2007, effective May 16, 2007]
- Appeals
- Judicial Review
- Reply Period
- Extension Of Time
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