Time Frames (summary)
Applicants may be given an extendible time period to supply an omission to a bona fide but incomplete reply to a non-final action
Extensions for up to five (5) months now permitted under 37 C.F.R. ß 1.136(a))
Fee authorization or fee itself is a constructive petition under 37 C.F.R. ß 1.136(a)
One year filing period requirement for revival based upon unintentional delay (37 C.F.R. ß 1.137(b)) eliminated
Multiple prior art protests permitted if timely