Form PTO / AIA / 22 Petition for Extension of Time Under 37 Cfr 1.136(A)

What Is Form PTO/AIA/22?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on December 1, 2022 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/AIA/22?
A: Form PTO/AIA/22 is the Petition for Extension of Time Under 37 Cfr 1.136(A).

Q: What is a petition for extension of time?
A: A petition for extension of time is a request to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to extend the deadline for filing a certain document or taking a specific action.

Q: What is 37 Cfr 1.136(A)?
A: 37 CFR 1.136(A) is a section of the Code of Federal Regulations that governs the extension of time for responding to an Office action in a patent application.

Q: When should I use Form PTO/AIA/22?
A: You should use Form PTO/AIA/22 when you need to request an extension of time to respond to an Office action in a patent application.

Q: How do I fill out Form PTO/AIA/22?
A: You need to provide your name, the application number, the date of the Office action you are responding to, the original deadline, the requested extension period, and a statement explaining the reason for the extension request.