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Benefits of registration allows users of the Patent Center the ability to 1) electronically save materials being created for submission and 2) to file follow-on materials.

By associating applications to your customer number and registered USPTO.gov account, the Patent Center system enables reviewing the status of your unpublished submissions and to track patent applications online.

For filing assistance, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC).

USPTO's Prioritized Patent Examination Program

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Third-party preissuance submissions

Learn more details about the mechanisms available to third parties who wish to submit patents.

Patents 4 Patients - Closed

This program provided a fast-track review for cancer immunotherapy-related patent applications without the need for a petition fee. Applications were advanced out of turn for examination, resulting in accelerated review.

First Office Action Estimator

Patent Statistics

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