What is the time limit for filing a petition under 37 CFR 1.181 to a requirement for information?

According to MPEP 704.14(c), a petition under 37 CFR 1.181 to a requirement for information must be filed within two months of the mailing date of the Office action that required the information, regardless of the time period for reply to the Office action. The MPEP states:

‘A petition under 37 CFR 1.181 to a requirement for information must be filed within two months of the mailing date of the Office action that required the information, regardless of the time period for reply to the Office action.’

This means that even if the Office action allows a longer period for response, the petition must still be filed within the two-month window.

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• petition
• 37 CFR 1.181
• requirement for information
• time limit

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• 37 CFR 1.181