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How much time do I have to respond to an office action?

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Office action response deadlines vary depending on where your application was filed. The standard timeframes for most major jurisdictions are:

US: 3 months from the date of the office action, extendable to 6 months for a fee of $125 per class.
UK: 2 months, with a possible extension of up to 4 additional months.
EU: 2 months, with a possible extension of 2 additional months.
Australia: 15 months from the filing date of the application (not the date of the office action).
Canada: 2 months, with extensions available.

If you miss an office action deadline without responding or requesting an extension, your application will become abandoned. Extensions must be requested before the current deadline expires.

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