What happens if an applicant fails to reply to a requirement for information?

If an applicant fails to reply to a requirement for information, there can be serious consequences for the patent application. According to MPEP 704.14(a): Quote: “Failure to reply to a requirement for information will result in abandonment of the application.” This means that if the applicant does not provide the requested information within the specified…

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What happens if an applicant fails to reply to a non-final Office action within the period for reply?

If an applicant fails to reply to a non-final Office action within the period for reply, the application becomes abandoned. According to MPEP 711.02(a): An application becomes abandoned if applicant ‘fails to reply’ to an office action within the fixed statutory period. This failure may result either from (A) failure to reply within the statutory…

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