How 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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