What are the time limits for responding to a requirement for information?
What are the time limits for responding to a requirement for information?
The time limits for responding to a requirement for information are specified in MPEP 704.14(a):
Quote: “The examiner should set a reasonable time limit (e.g., one month or thirty days) for reply to the requirement for information… The time limit set to reply to a requirement for information is not extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a) or (b). See MPEP § 2258(f).”
In summary:
- The examiner typically sets a one-month or 30-day deadline.
- This deadline is not extendable under standard extension provisions.
- Applicants should respond promptly to avoid potential abandonment of their application.
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