How many prioritized examination requests are accepted each year?
The USPTO limits the number of prioritized examination requests that can be accepted each fiscal year. The MPEP states:
Until further notice, the Office will accept no more than 15,000 requests for prioritized examination in any fiscal year.
This limit applies to both Track One (for new applications) and PE-RCE (for requests for continued examination) combined. The USPTO website provides statistics on the number of requests granted, allowing applicants to check if the limit is close to being reached. If the limit is reached, the ability to file new requests through EFS-Web will be turned off.
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