Request for Extension of Time
Need extra time to launch your product or collect specimens? File a 6-month Extension of Time under 37 CFR 2.89 to keep your application in good standing.
Overview & Legal Framework
Applicants with an approved Intent-to-Use application can request up to 5 successive 6-month extensions (36 months total) from the Notice of Allowance date to establish commercial use.
Key Strategic Benefits & Protection
Step-by-Step Filing Workflow
Deadline Verification
Check TSDR status to ensure filing before the current 6-month deadline expires.
Ongoing Effort Declaration
Prepare verified statement of ongoing commercial effort to launch.
Immediate Electronic Filing
Instant submission to secure the next 6-month window.
Estimated Timelines
Same-day filing with immediate electronic receipt and status update.
Required Documentation
- •USPTO Serial Number
- •Brief confirmation of ongoing commercial launch efforts
Late extension requests cannot be granted retroactively. Our automated alerts guarantee timely extension filings.
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