What is an Ex parte Quayle action and how does it affect statutory periods?
An Ex parte Quayle action is a specific type of office action in patent prosecution. According to MPEP 710.02(b), Ex parte Quayle actions are an exception to the use of shortened statutory periods: A shortened statutory period may be used in replying to any statutory or non-statutory Office action EXCEPT: … (B) When the application…
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