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Handy Tips and Tricks for U.S. Prosecution

Originally Presented Wednesday, March 2, 2022

(60 minutes – 1.0 PA CLE Pending)

Location: Online

Time: On Demand

Instructors:  Travis W. Bliss, Ph.D.; Erin M. Dunston; Lars H. Genieser, Ph.D.; Bijal Shah-Creamer


Session Overview

  • Fast Track Appeals Pilot Program
  • Track 1 accelerated examination
  • AFCP2.0 after final consideration
  • Pre-Appeal Brief Request for Review
  • QPIDS
  • COVID-19 Initiatives
    • deferred-fee provisionals
    • prioritized examination
  • Declaration deadline for RCEs in U.S. national stage applications
  • Pendency statistics
  • Examiner interviews



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