What happens if the three-month period for deciding a supplemental examination request ends on a weekend or holiday?
The MPEP 2815 addresses the situation where the three-month period for deciding a supplemental examination request ends on a non-business day: “If the three-month period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday within the District of Columbia, then the certificate should issue by the preceding business day.” This provision ensures that the USPTO meets…
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How does the USPTO handle time periods ending on weekends or federal holidays? The USPTO has specific rules for handling time periods that end on weekends or federal holidays. According to MPEP 710.02: “If the last day of the period for reply falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday within the District of…
Read MoreHow are filing deadlines affected by USPTO closures?
When the USPTO is officially closed for an entire day due to adverse weather or other causes, it is considered a ‘Federal holiday within the District of Columbia’ under 35 U.S.C. 21. The MPEP states: Any action or fee due on such a day may be taken, or fee paid, on the next succeeding business…
Read MoreWhat happens if a patent filing deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday?
If a patent filing deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the action can be taken or the fee paid on the next business day. According to MPEP 710.05: “When the day, or the last day, for taking any action or paying any fee in the United States Patent and Trademark Office falls on…
Read MoreHow are filing deadlines affected by USPTO closures?
When the entire USPTO is officially closed for business for an entire day due to adverse weather or other causes: The day is considered a “Federal holiday within the District of Columbia” under 35 U.S.C. 21 Any action or fee due on such a day may be taken or paid on the next succeeding business…
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