What is prioritized examination?
Prioritized examination is a program that allows an application to be accorded special status and examined out of turn. The goal is to provide a final disposition within 12 months of prioritized status being granted. There are two types: ‘Track One’ for newly filed applications ‘PE-RCE’ for requests for continued examination As stated in the…
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Prioritized examination, also known as Track One, is a program that allows applicants to request expedited examination of their patent applications. According to the MPEP, Under prioritized examination, an application will be accorded special status until a final disposition is reached in the application. The goal for handling applications under prioritized examination is to provide,…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for requesting Track One prioritized examination?
To request Track One prioritized examination for a newly filed application, the following requirements must be met: The application must be a utility or plant nonprovisional application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) Required fees must be paid, including prioritized examination fee, processing fee, and publication fee The application must contain no more than 4 independent…
Read MoreHow 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)…
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