¶ 19.02 Requirement for Information
The protest under 37 CFR 1.291 filed on [1] has been considered. In order to reach a full and proper consideration of the issues raised therein, it is necessary to obtain additional information from applicant regarding these issues. In particular [2]. The failure to reply to this requirement for information within a shortened statutory period of TWO (2) MONTHS of the mailing date of this requirement will result in abandonment of the application. This time period may be extended under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.136 but in no case can any extension carry the date for reply to this letter beyond the maximum period of SIX MONTHS set by statute (35 U.S.C. 133 ).
Examiner Note:
While the examiner normally should not need further information from applicant, this form paragraph may be used to request specific additional information from the applicant.