Form PTO/AIA/22 Petition for Extension of Time Under 37 CFR 1.136(a)

PTO/AIA/22 (10-20)
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PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER 37 CFR 1.136(a)
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Examiner

This is a request under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.136(a) to extend the period for filing a reply in the above-identified application.
The requested extension and fee are as follows (check time period desired and enter the appropriate fee below):
Fee

Small Entity Fee

Micro Entity Fee

One month (37 CFR 1.17(a)(1))

$220

$110

$55

$ _____________________

Two months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(2))

$640

$320

$160

$ _____________________

Three months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(3))

$1,480

$740

$370

$ _____________________

Four months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(4))

$2,320

$1,160

$580

$ _____________________

Five months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(5))

$3,160

$1,580

$790

$ _____________________

Applicant asserts small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27.
Applicant certifies micro entity status. See 37 CFR 1.29.
Form PTO/SB/15A or B or equivalent must either be enclosed or have been submitted previously.

A check in the amount of the fee is enclosed.
Payment by credit card. Form PTO-2038 is attached.
The Director has already been authorized to charge fees in this application to a Deposit Account.
The Director is hereby authorized to charge any fees which may be required, or credit any overpayment, to
Deposit Account Number ____________________________.
Payment made via EFS-Web.
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credit card information and authorization on PTO-2038.
I am the
applicant.
attorney or agent of record. Registration number _____________________________.
attorney or agent acting under 37 CFR 1.34. Registration number _____________________________.
___________________________________________________
Signature

___________________________________________________
Date

___________________________________________________
Typed or printed name

___________________________________________________
Telephone Number

NOTE: This form must be signed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.33. See 37 CFR 1.4 for signature requirements and certifications. Submit
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