How long is the reply period for a requirement for information sent with an Office action on the merits?
When a requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 is sent with an Office action on the merits, the reply period is the same as the period given for the Office action. According to MPEP § 704.13: Requirements sent with an Office action on the merits, and not as a separate Office action, will be…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of repeating or referring to prior actions in patent office communications?
MPEP 707.07(e) emphasizes the importance of repeating or referring to prior actions in patent office communications. The section states: “Every point in the prior action of an examiner which is still applicable must be repeated or referred to, to prevent the implied waiver of the requirement.” The purpose of this practice is to ensure that…
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