What is the difference between a petition to withdraw holding of abandonment and a petition to revive?
The main difference between a petition to withdraw holding of abandonment and a petition to revive lies in their purpose and the circumstances under which they are filed: Petition to Withdraw Holding of Abandonment: Filed when the applicant believes the application is not actually abandoned. It’s appropriate when there’s a disagreement about the sufficiency of…
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What is the difference between a petition to withdraw holding of abandonment and a petition to revive? There are two distinct types of petitions related to abandoned applications: Petition to Withdraw Holding of Abandonment: This is filed when an applicant believes the application is not actually abandoned. According to MPEP 711.02(b): “Where an applicant contends…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a petition to revive and a petition to withdraw the holding of abandonment?
There are two distinct types of petitions that can be filed when an application is abandoned: Petition to withdraw the holding of abandonment: This is filed when the applicant believes the Office’s holding of abandonment is in error. Petition to revive: This is filed when the applicant acknowledges that the application was abandoned, but seeks…
Read MoreWhat is the time limit for filing a petition to withdraw the holding of abandonment?
Generally, a petition to withdraw the holding of abandonment should be filed within two months of the mail date of the notice of abandonment. However, there are exceptions: If filed later, the petition may be dismissed as untimely under 37 CFR 1.181(f) The USPTO may require a terminal disclaimer for untimely petitions in certain cases…
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