Unintentional Delay: USPTO Shortens Threshold for Additional Information Requirement

Short summary

The USPTO reduced the threshold for requiring additional information in patent revival petitions from two years to one year, effective August 13, 2026. This applies to abandoned applications, delayed fees, and priority claims. The higher petition fee now kicks in at one year to encourage timely filing.

• •USPTO shortens delay threshold from 2 years to 1 year for patent revival petitions
• •Applies to abandoned apps, delayed maintenance fees, and priority claim delays
• •Higher petition fee now applies at 1-year mark to incentivize prompt filing

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