Can the time period for responding to an Office action be extended?
Can the time period for responding to an Office action be extended? Yes, the time period for responding to an Office action can often be extended. According to MPEP 704.13: “Extensions of time may be available under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or (b) to extend the period for reply up to 6 months from the Office…
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The calculation of extension fees after a final rejection depends on several factors, as outlined in MPEP 706.07(f): If a complete first reply is filed within 2 months and an advisory action is issued, the shortened statutory period (SSP) expires 3 months from the date of the final rejection or on the date of the…
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