What are the consequences of failing to reply within the set period in a patent application?
What are the consequences of failing to reply within the set period in a patent application? Failing to reply within the set period in a patent application can have serious consequences, potentially leading to the abandonment of the application. MPEP 710 states: Failure to reply within the time period set in an Office action will…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO determine if a delay in filing a petition to revive was unintentional?
The USPTO considers the entire delay in filing a petition to revive when determining if it was unintentional. This includes the delay from the date of abandonment until the filing of a grantable petition. The MPEP 711.03(c) states: “The Director may require additional information where there is a question whether the delay was unintentional.” Key…
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