Can the time period for responding to an Office action be extended?
Can the time period for responding to an Office action be extended? Yes, the time period for responding to an Office action can often be extended. According to MPEP 704.13: “Extensions of time may be available under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or (b) to extend the period for reply up to 6 months from the Office…
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37 CFR 1.136 provides for the extension of time periods in patent applications. According to MPEP 710.02(c): ‘The time periods set forth in 37 CFR 1.134 are subject to the provisions of 37 CFR 1.136 for patent applications and 37 CFR 1.550(c) for reexamination proceedings.’ This means that applicants may request extensions of time for…
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