Communication Regarding Extension Of Time Limit {PCT-RO-138}

PCT/RO/138, COMMUNICATION REGARDING EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT (PCT Rule 26.2). This form is used by the Receiving Office (RO) in the international patent application process under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This form is used to communicate the decision of the RO regarding the request for an extension of time limit for certain actions under PCT Rule 26.2. PCT Rule 26.2 sets out various time limits for taking certain actions during the international patent application process, such as filing a demand for international preliminary examination or paying the international filing fee. When an applicant or agent submits a request for an extension of time limit, the relevant RO may grant or refuse the request. The RO will then communicate its decision to the applicant or agent using the PCT/RO/138 form. The form will indicate whether the request has been granted or refused, and if granted, the new proposed time limit. The PCT/RO/138 form may also include any conditions or requirements that the applicant or agent must fulfill in order for the extension of time limit to be granted. If the request for an extension of time limit is refused, the form may include the reasons for the refusal. www.FormsWorkflow.com