37 CFR 42.25 - Default filing times.

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Title 37 - Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights last revised: Apr 30, 2025

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§ 42.25 - Default filing times.

(a) A motion may only be filed according to a schedule set by the Board. The default times for acting are:

(1) An opposition is due one month after service of the motion; and

(2) A reply is due one month after service of the opposition.

(b) A party should seek relief promptly after the need for relief is identified. Delay in seeking relief may justify a denial of relief sought.

authority: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), 3, 6, 21, 23, 41, 134, 135, 143, 153, 311, 312, 314, 316, 318, 321-326, 328; Pub. L. 112-29, 125 Stat. 284; and Pub. L. 112-274, 126 Stat. 2456

source: 77 FR 48669, Aug. 14, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 37 CFR 42.25