¶ 7.54 Suspension of Action, Applicant’s Request
Pursuant to applicant’s request filed on [1], action by the Office is suspended on this application under 37 CFR 1.103(a) for a period of [2] months. At the end of this period, applicant is required to notify the examiner and request continuance of prosecution or a further suspension. See MPEP § 709.
Examiner Note:
1. Maximum period for suspension is 6 months.
2. Only the Technology Center Director can grant second or subsequent suspensions. See MPEP § 1002.02(c). Such approval must appear on the Office letter.