PTO/SB/28 (01-22) Approved for use through 06/30/2024. OMB 0651-0059 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Doc Code: PET.SPRE.ACX Doc Description: Petition for 12-month Accelerated Exam PETITION TO MAKE SPECIAL UNDER ACCELERATED EXAMINATION PROGRAM Attorney Docket Number First Named Inventor Application Number (if.
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How to fill out the DOC PTO/SB/28 online
The DOC PTO/SB/28 form is essential for petitioning to make a patent application special under the accelerated examination program. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form accurately and efficiently.
Follow the steps to complete the DOC PTO/SB/28 online
- Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DOC PTO/SB/28 form and open it in your preferred online editor.
- Enter the attorney docket number in the designated field to associate the form with your legal representation.
- Provide the name of the first named inventor in the respective section to identify the individual vested with the rights of the patent application.
- If known, include the application number in the corresponding field to ensure it is linked to the right submission.
- Clearly state the title of the invention to give context to the petition being filed.
- Affirmatively complete the section indicating that the application meets the criteria for the accelerated examination program.
- Fill in the claims information, ensuring that there are no more than three independent claims and a total of twenty claims, along with an agreement regarding dependent claims.
- Indicate consent for interviews, whether they are to discuss prior art or to clarify potential rejections, as required for processing the application.
- Attach the necessary preexamination search statement and accelerated examination support document as outlined in the form’s instructions.
- Finally, review the form for accuracy, save any changes, and then choose to download, print, or share the completed document as needed.
Complete and submit the DOC PTO/SB/28 form online to expedite your patent application process.
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