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The document outlines a notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding the expansion and extension of the Patent Application Backlog Reduction Stimulus Plan. This plan allows applicants, previously limited to small entities, to obtain special status for examination of their patent applications by abandoning other copending applications. The program aims to reduce the backlog of unexamined patent applications and is set to continue until December 31, 2010, or until 10,000 applications have been accorded special status. Additionally, it includes details about a symposium on intellectual property enforcement and training efforts related to counterfeiting.

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Begin by filling out your personal information in the designated fields, including your name, address, and contact details. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for communication regarding your application.
In the section regarding application details, provide the actual filing date of your application. This is essential for determining eligibility under the backlog reduction plan.
Next, include a statement confirming that you have not filed a new application claiming the same invention as any abandoned applications. This helps maintain compliance with USPTO regulations.
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How many times can you request a trademark extension?

Any request will be granted for extending the time to oppose, if it is filed within thirty days of the date of publication of the trademark application, there is a thirty-day request for an extension of time, and the requisite fee accompanies the request.

How many statement of use extensions can you get?

If an applicant is not prepared to file a Statement of Use, a Request for an Extension of Time can be filed with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO). An applicant is permitted five Requests For Extensions to File A Statement Of Use.

Is the USPTO backlogged?

In 2024, the USPTO had over 813,000 unexamined patent applications. Before COVID, this backlog was reportedly only about 540,000.

What is the USPTO statement of use extension of time?

(1) An applicant may file one request for a six-month extension of time for filing a statement of use when filing a statement of use or after filing a statement of use if time remains in the existing six-month period in which the statement of use was filed, provided that the time requested would not extend beyond 36

What is a patent term extension and adjustment?

Under U.S. law, most patents are limited to a term of 20 years from the earliest nonprovisional filing date. However, Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) and Patent Term Extension (PTE) can be used in certain circumstances to gain often docHub additional patent term.

What is the grace period for USPTO statement of use?

What Is the Grace Period for Trademark Statement of Use? After a business receives the Notice of Allowance for their trademark registration, activating the requirement to submit a Statement of Use, the applicant has six months to respond.

How to extend a provisional patent application?

Unfortunately, you cannot legally extend a provisional patent application. A provisional patent application will automatically be abandoned 12-months after the provisional patent application filing date.