Can the USPTO extend deadlines during a postal service emergency?
Yes, the USPTO has the authority to extend deadlines during a postal service emergency. This is based on the provisions outlined in MPEP 511 and 35 U.S.C. 21(a). Specifically, MPEP 511 states: The Director may designate the interruption or emergency as a ‘postal service interruption or emergency’ under 35 U.S.C. 21(a) and provide for ‘tolling’…
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