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The document is a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) form used by applicants to request further examination of their patent application under 37 CFR 1.114. It outlines the necessary information required for submission, including application details, fees, and signatures from the applicant or their attorney. The RCE process does not apply to certain applications filed before June 8, 1995, and includes provisions for entering previously filed amendments. Additionally, it provides information on privacy and the handling of submitted data.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the continued examination form in the editor.
Begin by entering the Application Number and First Named Inventor in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing your request.
Fill in the Filing Date and Docket Number if applicable. This helps in tracking your application efficiently.
In the 'Examiner Name' and 'Art Unit' sections, provide the relevant details to facilitate communication with the patent examiner.
Indicate whether you are submitting any previously filed unentered amendments by checking the appropriate box. If you wish to exclude any amendments, specify that clearly.
Complete any additional sections such as Fees and Signature of Applicant, ensuring all required signatures are included before submission.

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How much is the request for continued examination fee?

Request for Continued Examination (RCE): The fee for the first RCE has increased by around 10%, from $1,360 to $1,500 for Large Entities and from $680 to $750 for Small Entities.

What is a request for continued examination?

A patent applicants request to reopen prosecution, without filing a continuing patent application, of a pending US patent application so the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will consider a new submission after it closed prosecution, such as after a final office action.

When must a continuation application be filed?

A continuation application can be filed at any point while at least one patent application in the family is pending. You can file continuation applications in sequence (e.g., as successive generations of continuation applications), in parallel (e.g., as sibling continuation applications), or some combination thereof.

When to file a request for continued examination?

Process to Submit a Request for Continued Examination (RCE): (i) Prosecution is closed or under final rejection. (iii) Prior to the earliest of: (1) Payment of the issue fee; (2) Abandonment of the application; or (3) Filinga notice of appeal or commencement of civil action.

What is a request for examination in a patent?

Request for Examination (RFE) This request must be made by the applicant or any interested party within 48 months from the date of filing or the priority date, whichever is earlier. Without this request, the patent application will not proceed to the examination stage, and it will be deemed withdrawn.

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What is form 1 or form 5 for a patent?

The first step for filing a patent application in the Indian Patent Office (IPO) must have to fill the Form 1. A patent application consists of a completed application form titled Request for the Grant of a Patent, which is outlined in Schedule II of the Patents Rules 2009, and a specification.