Chapter 1000

Question 1

Does filing a petition to the Director of the USPTO for review extend the period for reply?

Answer 1

No. The mere filing of a petition will not stay the period for replying to an examiner’s action which may be running against an application, nor act as a stay of other proceeding

Question 2

When does the petition to the Director of USPTO need to be filed by?

Answer 2

It must be filed within 2 months of the mailing date of the Office Action or notice from which relief is requersted