What happens if the USPTO fails to issue a determination on a supplemental examination request within 3 months?

According to MPEP 2816, if the USPTO fails to issue a determination on a supplemental examination request within 3 months, the following occurs: “If the Office does not issue a determination on the request within 3 months, supplemental examination is deemed to be concluded.” This means that even if the USPTO doesn’t respond within the…

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