What are the time limits for responding to a requirement for information in patent examination?
The time limits for responding to a requirement for information in patent examination are specified in MPEP 704.14(a). According to this section: The Office of Petitions has indicated that the period for reply to a requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 is set by the examiner, and can vary depending on the circumstances and…
Read MoreWhat is the time period for an applicant to respond to a formal request for a property rights statement made under the Atomic Energy Act or National Aeronautics and Space Act?
When the USPTO makes a formal request for a property rights statement in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2182 (DOE) or 51 U.S.C. 20135 (NASA), the applicant has a 30-day statutory period to respond. There is no provision for an extension of this 30-day time period. As stated in MPEP 150, “If no proper and timely…
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