What are the exceptions to using a shortened statutory period in patent examinations?

There are specific situations where a shortened statutory period is not used in patent examinations. According to MPEP 710.02(b), these exceptions include:

• Actions on amendments submitted after final rejection (except when the amendment is fully responsive and could place the application in condition for allowance)
• Ex parte Quayle actions
• When the application is ready for issue
• When issuing requirement for restriction or election of species
• When filing of a certified copy of a foreign application is required

In these cases, the full statutory period may be used instead of a shortened one.

To learn more:

• shortened statutory period
• exceptions
• patent examination
• MPEP 710.02(b)

To learn more:

• MPEP 710.02(b)