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Can the status identifier be presented before the claim number? FAQ
When an application with several previously filed amendments and an after-final amendment that has been entered is being allowed, which set of claims would be used in printing the patent? FAQ
If the examiner made a restriction requirement and applicant elected with traverse and filed an amendment to the claims, what status identifiers should be used for the non-elected claims that are being amended, the non-elected claims that are not amended, FAQ
What are the permissible status identifiers? FAQ
What are the patent term adjustment (PTA) implications of the OG notice? FAQ
Can an applicant request that an Office action (or Office communication) in an application under the Accelerated Examination program be reissued? FAQ
What if applicant needs additional time to take action after a decision by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) due to the effects of the earthquake and/or tsunami? FAQ No
Can an applicant request a resetting of the time period for filing an appeal brief if a notice of appeal has already been filed? FAQ
Can an applicant request reissuance of an Examiner's Answer so that applicant would have additional time to file a reply brief? FAQ
Can an applicant request reissuance of a pre-examination notice such as a Notice to File Missing Parts or a Notice to File Corrected Application Papers? FAQ