Can the time limit for filing a petition to a requirement for information be extended?
No, the time limit for filing a petition to a requirement for information cannot be extended. The MPEP 704.14(c) explicitly states: ‘Extensions of time under 37 CFR 1.136 to file a petition under 37 CFR 1.181 to a requirement for information are not permitted.’ This means that the two-month deadline is strict and cannot be…
Read MoreHow can an applicant challenge a requirement under 37 CFR 1.105?
An applicant can challenge a requirement under 37 CFR 1.105 by submitting a petition under 37 CFR 1.181. The MPEP states: “Applicants who seek to have a requirement under 37 CFR 1.105 withdrawn or modified, or who seek to have information submitted under 37 CFR 1.105 considered, may submit a petition under 37 CFR 1.181…
Read MoreWhat does 37 CFR 1.181 say about examiner statements on petitions?
37 CFR 1.181 provides guidance on examiner statements related to petitions. According to MPEP 711.03(d): 37 CFR 1.181 states that the examiner ‘may be directed by the Director to furnish a written statement, within a specific time, setting forth the reasons for his or her decision upon the matters averred in the petition, supplying a…
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