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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