How does filing a late amendment affect the abandonment date of a patent application?
Filing a late amendment does not typically affect the abandonment date of a patent application. The application is considered abandoned as of the day after the due date for the reply. As stated in MPEP 711.02: An application becomes abandoned if the applicant fails to file a complete and proper reply as the condition of…
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The date of abandonment for a patent application is determined based on the expiration of the set shortened statutory period, including any extensions. It’s typically the day after the period expires. MPEP 711.04(a) provides clear examples: “A non-final Office action was mailed on May 15, 2019 and set a 3 month shortened statutory period that…
Read MoreHow is the date of abandonment determined for a reissue application?
How is the date of abandonment determined for a reissue application? For a reissue application, the date of abandonment is determined differently than for utility or plant applications. According to MPEP 711.04(a): ‘For a reissue application, the date of abandonment is the date the original patent expired, if the reissue application was filed on or…
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How is the date of abandonment determined for a patent application? The date of abandonment for a patent application is determined based on the following rules: If the application becomes abandoned for failure to prosecute, the date of abandonment is the day after the date set in the last Office action for a response. If…
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