What is a shortened statutory period in patent examination?

A shortened statutory period is a time limit set by the USPTO for applicants to respond to Office actions. According to MPEP 710.02(b), Under the authority given him or her by 35 U.S.C. 133, the Director of the USPTO has directed the examiner to set a shortened period for reply to every action. This period varies depending on the type of reply required but cannot be less than 30 days.

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