This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on December 1, 2011 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form PTO/SB/424?
A: Form PTO/SB/424 is a certification and request for prioritized examination under 37 Cfr 1.102(E).
Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/424?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/424 is to request prioritized examination for a patent application.
Q: What is prioritized examination?
A: Prioritized examination is a procedure that allows for expedited processing of a patent application.
Q: What does 37 Cfr 1.102(E) refer to?
A: 37 Cfr 1.102(E) is a specific section of the US Code of Federal Regulations that pertains to prioritized examination.
Q: Who can use Form PTO/SB/424?
A: Any applicant for a patent can use Form PTO/SB/424 to request prioritized examination.
Q: Is there a fee for using Form PTO/SB/424?
A: Yes, there is a fee associated with requesting prioritized examination using Form PTO/SB/424.
Form Details:
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