What are the consequences of not providing requested information for a patent term extension application?
Failing to provide requested information for a patent term extension application can have serious consequences. According to MPEP 2755:
“The failure to provide a response within the time period provided may result in a final determination adverse to the granting of an extension of patent term unless the response period is extended.“
Furthermore, the MPEP states that “The intentional failure to provide the information requested may result in an adverse final determination.” This means that if an applicant deliberately withholds requested information, it could lead to a denial of the patent term extension. It’s crucial for applicants to respond promptly and thoroughly to any requests for additional information from the USPTO to avoid negative outcomes in their patent term extension applications.
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