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The USPTO issued a rulemaking on March 5, 2014 modifying the requirements for prioritized examination, "Changes to Permit Delayed Submission of Certain Requirements for Prioritized Examination Interim Rule," (79 Fed. Reg. 12386, March 5, 2014). How have t FAQ
The USPTO issued a rulemaking on March 5, 2014 modifying the requirements for prioritized examination. My Track One request was dismissed before March 5, 2014, but it would have complied with the requirements as modified by the March 5, 2014 rulemaking. M FAQ
If I file an information disclosure statement (IDS) in an application that includes a request for prioritized examination (Track One), will that cause a pending request to be dismissed? Will it cause termination of the special status under prioritized exa FAQ
My request for prioritized examination (Track One) was dismissed. What fees can be refunded?
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If I file a preliminary amendment in an application for which a request for prioritized examination (Track One) was previously filed, will that cause the pending request to be dismissed? Will it cause termination of the special status under prioritized ex FAQ
I filed a U.S. application under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and claimed the benefit of an earlier international application under 35 U.S.C. 365(c) (a by-pass continuation). Is it necessary that the earlier international application have been filed in English in ord FAQ
I received a pre-examination notice from the Office of Patent Application Processing that identifies missing items or informalities in my original application filing. When will I receive a decision on my request for prioritized examination? Will my reques FAQ
Can I file an application under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) with a nonpublication request and a request for prioritized examination (Track One)?
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I am filing an application, but one of the joint inventors has refused to execute an oath or declaration. I have prepared a substitute statement for that joint inventor. Can I request prioritized examination (Track One) for this application?
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If an applicant plans to file a continuation application with a request for prioritized examination, can the applicant submit a copy of the inventor's declaration from the parent application?
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