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USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0700 - Examination of Applications › MPEP § 704.12

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Replies to requirements for information must be complete and filed

within the time period set including any extensions. Failure to reply within the time

period set will result in the abandonment of the application. All replies for a request

for information should be checked for completeness. Any incomplete reply can be

completed within the original time period set including any extensions. Supplemental

replies filed after the expiration of the original period for reply including any

extensions of time must comply with all other rules for submissions of information.

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