Is there a deadline for withdrawing a patent term extension application?
Yes, there is a deadline for withdrawing a patent term extension application. According to MPEP 2764: “An application may not be expressly withdrawn after the date permitted for reply to the final determination on the application.” This means you must withdraw your application before the USPTO makes a final determination. If you wish to withdraw…
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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…
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