What is the legal basis for granting a petition for stay in a patent term extension application?
The legal basis for granting a petition for stay in a patent term extension application is found in 37 CFR 1.182. According to MPEP 2765: “The Office analogizes such petitions for a stay in the patent term extension proceeding under 37 CFR 1.182 to requests for staying action in patent applications and for deferring issuance…
Read MoreWhat types of petitions can be filed with the Director of the USPTO?
The USPTO allows for several types of petitions to be filed with the Director: Petitions under 37 CFR 1.181: General petitions to the Director Petitions under 37 CFR 1.182: For questions not specifically provided for in the regulations Petitions under 37 CFR 1.183: For suspension of rules in extraordinary situations It’s important to note that…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I accidentally omitted pages or drawings from my patent application?
If you accidentally omitted pages or drawings from your patent application, you can petition the USPTO to accept these omitted items. The MPEP states: “Petitions under 37 CFR 1.182 to accept omitted page(s) or drawing(s) and be accorded a filing date as of the date of such submission, or to accept drawings for purposes of…
Read MoreWhat are petitions under 37 CFR 1.182 and 1.183 in reexamination proceedings?
Petitions under 37 CFR 1.182 and 1.183 in reexamination proceedings are special requests that can be decided by the Director of the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU). These regulations allow for flexibility in patent procedures: 37 CFR 1.182: This rule allows for situations not specifically provided for in the regulations. It states: “All situations not specifically…
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