Can the time for requesting an oral hearing be extended?
No, the time for requesting an oral hearing cannot be extended. MPEP 2680 clearly states: “The time for requesting an oral hearing may not be extended.” This means that the two-month deadline after the date of the examiner’s answer is strict and cannot be prolonged.
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MPEP 2600 - Optional Inter Partes Reexamination
MPEP 2680 - Oral Hearing
Patent Law
Patent Procedure