Is there a minimum time requirement for attorney withdrawal before a response deadline in patent proceedings?

No, there is no longer a minimum time requirement for attorney withdrawal before a response deadline in patent proceedings. The MPEP 2623 states: “For a practitioner to withdraw from a patent and/or reexamination proceeding, the Office no longer requires that there be at least 30 days remaining in any running period for response between the…

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What happens if a patent owner doesn’t respond to a Notice of Noncompliant Supplemental Examination Request?

If a patent owner fails to respond to a Notice of Noncompliant Supplemental Examination Request within the specified time, there are consequences. The MPEP states: If the patent owner does not timely comply with the notice, the request for supplemental examination will not be granted a filing date and the fee for reexamination as set…

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What is the time limit for responding to the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority?

The MPEP provides clear guidance on the time limit for responding to the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority. It states: If, in response to the written opinion of the International Searching Authority (Form PCT/ISA/237), applicant wishes to file a demand and amendments and/or arguments, the time period for response is 3 months from…

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