How can I request an extension for filing an appeal brief?
To request an extension for filing an appeal brief in a patent application: File a petition for an extension of time under 37 CFR 1.136(a). Submit the petition before the expiration of the original time period. Pay the required fee for the extension. MPEP 1205.01 states: “Extensions of time under 37 CFR 1.136(a) for patent…
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Yes, an applicant can request an extension of time to respond to a restriction requirement. According to MPEP 818.01(a): “A shortened statutory period will be set for reply to a written restriction requirement. Extensions of time may be requested under 37 CFR 1.136.” This means that: The USPTO typically sets a shortened statutory period for…
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