What is the process for issuing a patent after the Notice of Allowance?
The process for issuing a patent after the Notice of Allowance involves several stages: Electronic capture of information by the Office of Data Management Initial Data Capture (IDC) for electronic capture of the patent filed (approximately 6 weeks) File Maintenance Facility (FMF) update (1-2 weeks) Final Data Capture (FDC) stage (average 5 weeks) Issue Notification…
Read MoreAre extensions of time permitted for reissue applications with related stayed litigation?
No, extensions of time are generally not permitted for reissue applications with related stayed litigation. The MPEP 1442.03 provides a form paragraph (14.07) that examiners may use to address such situations: “Due to the related litigation status of this reissue application, EXTENSIONS OF TIME UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 37 CFR 1.136(a) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.”…
Read MoreHow long does it take to receive a Certificate of Correction after approval?
According to the MPEP, “The certificate is issued approximately 6 weeks thereafter.” This means that after your request for a Certificate of Correction has been approved, you can expect to receive the actual certificate in about six weeks. It’s important to note that this timeframe begins after the approval process, which itself may take some…
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