What is the deadline for requesting withdrawal of a patent application from issue?
The deadline for requesting withdrawal of a patent application from issue depends on the current status of the application: Before payment of the issue fee: A petition to withdraw can be filed at any time before the issue fee is paid. After payment of the issue fee: A petition under 37 CFR 1.313(c) must be…
Read MoreWhat happens if a petition to expunge is not filed in time during a reexamination proceeding?
If a petition to expunge is not filed in a timely manner during a reexamination proceeding, the submitted materials become part of the public record. MPEP ยง 724.04(c) states: “If a petition to expunge is not filed prior to, or shortly after (i.e., in time to be addressed before the reexamination proceeding enters the reexamination…
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