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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How can I file a Petition to Make Special based on environmental quality?

How can I file a Petition to Make Special based on environmental quality? To file a Petition to Make Special based on environmental quality, your invention must materially enhance the quality of the environment. According to MPEP 708.02(III): The petition and accompanying papers should include the following: Statement of the field of environmental quality that…

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What are the requirements for a petition to make special based on environmental quality?

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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