Can the three-month period for making a required deposit be extended?
No, the three-month period for making a required deposit cannot be extended. The MPEP 2411.03 clearly states:
“This time period is not extendable under 37 CFR 1.136 (see 37 CFR 1.136(c)).”
This means that applicants must ensure they can make the necessary deposit within the given three-month timeframe to avoid potential abandonment of their application.
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Topics:
MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2411.03 - Application In Condition For Allowance Except For Deposit,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure