Can an extension of time be obtained for filing an Information Disclosure Statement?
No, extensions of time for filing an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) are not permitted under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or (b). However, if a bona fide attempt is made to comply with the content requirements of 37 CFR 1.98, but part of the required content is inadvertently omitted, additional time may be given to enable full compliance.
As stated in MPEP 609.04(b): No extensions of time for filing an information disclosure statement are permitted under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or (b). If a bona fide attempt is made to comply with the content requirements of 37 CFR 1.98, but part of the required content is inadvertently omitted, additional time may be given to enable full compliance.
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