How can an application be made special without a fee?
According to 37 CFR 1.102(c), as cited in MPEP 708.01, an application can be made special without a fee if the basis for the petition is: The applicant’s age or health The invention will materially: Enhance the quality of the environment Contribute to the development or conservation of energy resources Contribute to countering terrorism The…
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What are the requirements for a petition to make special based on environmental quality? A petition to make special based on environmental quality must meet specific criteria as outlined in MPEP 708.02(V). The MPEP states: ‘A petition to make special based on environmental quality must establish that the invention materially (1) enhances the quality of…
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