What happens if an amendment is filed after the expiration of the statutory period for reply?

According to MPEP 714.19, an amendment filed after the expiration of the statutory period or set time period for reply, including any extension thereof, is ordinarily denied entry. The specific provision states:

“An amendment filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office after the expiration of the statutory period or set time period for reply and any extension thereof. See MPEP § 714.17.”

This means that if an applicant fails to file an amendment within the given time frame, including any granted extensions, the amendment will typically not be entered into the application. It’s crucial for applicants to adhere to the specified deadlines to ensure their amendments are considered. For more details on the handling of late amendments, refer to MPEP § 714.17.

To learn more:

• late amendments
• statutory period
• MPEP 714.19
• patent application deadlines

To learn more:

• MPEP 714.19