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Form PTO / SB / 454 Petition Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program
What Is Form PTO/SB/454?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on April 1, 2021 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the Form PTO/SB/454?
A: The Form PTO/SB/454 is a petition for the Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program.
Q: What is the Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program?
A: The Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program is a program that aims to expedite the appeal process for certain patent applications affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Q: Who can file the Form PTO/SB/454 petition?
A: Any patent applicant whose application is pending before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic can file the Form PTO/SB/454 petition.
Q: How does the Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program work?
A: Under the program, the PTAB aims to issue a final decision on the appeal within six months of granting the petition. The program prioritizes Covid-19-related applications to help expedite their review and reduce delays caused by the pandemic.
Q: Are there any fees associated with filing the Form PTO/SB/454 petition?
A: No, there are no fees associated with filing the Form PTO/SB/454 petition for the Fast-Track for Covid-19-related Appeals Pilot Program.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2021;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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