Get Doc Pto/sb/28 2022-2025

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

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DOC PTO/SB/28 form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Enter the attorney docket number in the designated field to associate the form with your legal representation.
3. Provide the name of the first named inventor in the respective section to identify the individual vested with the rights of the patent application.
4. If known, include the application number in the corresponding field to ensure it is linked to the right submission.
5. Clearly state the title of the invention to give context to the petition being filed.
6. Affirmatively complete the section indicating that the application meets the criteria for the accelerated examination program.
7. 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.
8. Indicate consent for interviews, whether they are to discuss prior art or to clarify potential rejections, as required for processing the application.
9. Attach the necessary preexamination search statement and accelerated examination support document as outlined in the form’s instructions.
10. 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.