This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.155, including 65 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

The Expedited Examination of Design Applications allows applicants to request accelerated processing for their design patent applications under 37 CFR 1.155, provided the application includes drawings in compliance with § 1.8 and meets other filing requirements.

What this section covers

• The Expedited Examination of Design Applications allows applicants to request accelerated processing for their design patent applications under 37 CFR 1.155, provided the application includes drawings in compliance with § 1.8 and meets other filing requirements.

Key obligations

• Include drawings in compliance with § 1.8 of the regulations to qualify for expedited examination.
• Ensure that all other filing requirements for design patents are met, including the submission of a request under 37 CFR 1.155.
• File the request for expedited examination using Form PTO/SB/27 or by including specific notations on the first page of the application.

Practice notes

• Ensure all drawings are clear and detailed to meet the compliance requirements for expedited examination.
• Timely submission of all required documents is crucial for expedited examination to be granted.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.182
• 37 CFR § 1.291
• 37 CFR § 1.53
• 37 CFR § 1.102
• 37 CFR § 1.115

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22