Can the time limit for filing a petition to a requirement for information be extended?

No, the time limit for filing a petition to a requirement for information cannot be extended. The MPEP 704.14(c) explicitly states:

‘Extensions of time under 37 CFR 1.136 to file a petition under 37 CFR 1.181 to a requirement for information are not permitted.’

This means that the two-month deadline is strict and cannot be extended using the usual procedures for extending time periods in patent prosecution. Applicants should be aware of this limitation and ensure they file any necessary petitions within the required timeframe.

To learn more:

• petition
• 37 CFR 1.181
• requirement for information
• time extension

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.181