What happens if a product receives approval after business hours or on a non-business day?
When a product receives approval for commercial marketing or use outside of normal business hours or on a non-business day, special rules apply for determining the official approval date. According to MPEP 2754.01: “For purposes of determining the date the product received permission under the provision of law under which the applicable regulatory review period…
Read MoreWhat are the official business hours of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
The official business hours of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia. This is stated directly in the MPEP: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through…
Read MoreWhat are the official business hours of the USPTO?
The official business hours of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia As stated in MPEP 510: “The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding…
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