What is an Accelerated Examination Support Document?
An Accelerated Examination Support Document is a critical component of the Accelerated Examination process. It must include:
- An information disclosure statement citing the most closely related prior art
- An identification of all limitations in the claims that are disclosed by the cited references
- A detailed explanation of patentability over the cited references
- A concise statement of the utility of the invention (for utility applications)
- A showing of where each limitation of the claims is supported in the specification
The MPEP states: “At the time of filing, applicant must provide in support of the petition an accelerated examination support document.” This document is crucial for expediting the examination process and demonstrating the patentability of the claimed invention.
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