GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUTOMATIC PROCESSING OF

e-PETITION TO MAKE SPECIAL BASED ON AGE

updated May 12, 2008

I. Filing of a Petition to Make Special based on Age. A person seeking advancement of an application due to the applicant being 65 years or older may submit the Petition to Make Special based on Age. Evidence showing that the applicant meets the age requirement IS NOT REQUIRED with this petition. However, applicant or applicant’s representative will be required to have evidence with their personal file in case it is ever needed. Further information can be found in the MPEP. (MPEP 708.02 or 37 CFR 1.102(c))

  1. This form is intended for use by a registered practitioner/agent or a sole inventor.
  2. The petition may be filed at any time during prosecution of the application.
  3. The following information is required to fill out this e-Petition for the automatic grant of a petition to make special based on age:

(a)the Application Number;

(b)the Confirmation Number;

(c)the First Named Inventor;

(d)the Title of the Invention;

(e)the Given Name (First Name) of the inventor over 65 years of age;

(f)the Family Name (Last Name) of the inventor over 65 years of age;

(g)the signature (e.g. /FirstName LastName/ of the attorney/agent or sole inventor;

(h)the date petition is filed;

(i)the signatory’s name;

(j)the attorney or agents registration number.

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Instructions for Petition To Make Special Based On Age For Advancement Of Examination Under 37 CFR 1.102(c)(1)

Contents

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