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What deadlines are included in quality lists?

We provide alerts for important upcoming deadlines.  Note that our deadline alerts are not a substitute for docketing!  We do not check any actual shortened statutory periods and assume that typical periods have been set. 

We support deadlines for the following events:

  • Notice to file missing parts
    • A yellow warning during the first 2 months
    • A red alert during the 5-month extension period or if the deadline is missed
  • Notice if incomplete application
    • A yellow warning during the first month
    • A red alert during the second month
  • Nonfinal and final office actions
    • A yellow warning during the first 3 months
    • A red alert during the 3-month extension period or if the deadline is missed
  • Restriction requirements and Ex Parte Quayle actions
    • A yellow warning during the first 2 months
    • A red alert during the 4-month extension period or if the deadline is missed
  • Notice of allowance
    • A yellow warning during the first 2 months
    • A red alert during the third month
  • Notice of appeal
    • A yellow warning during the first 2 months
    • A red alert during the 5-month extension period or if the deadline is missed
  • Examiner answering brief
    • A yellow warning during the first month
    • A red alert during the second month
  • Maintenance fees
    • A green notification for issued patents before the window is open
    • A yellow warning when the window is open
    • A red alert during the surcharge window or if the deadline is missed

Please contact us if you would like us to support any additional deadlines.