Certification And Request For Consideration Under The After Final Consideration Pilot Program {PTO-SB-434}

PTO/SB/434, CERTIFICATION AND REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER THE AFTER FINAL CONSIDERATION PILOT PROGRAM 2.0, The After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) has been extended through September 30, 2023. AFCP 2.0 is part of the USPTO's on-going efforts towards compact prosecution and increased collaboration between examiners and stakeholders. To be eligible for consideration under AFCP 2.0, you must file a response under 37 CFR §1.116, which includes form PTO/SB/434 and an amendment to at least one independent claim that does not broaden the scope of the independent claim in any aspect. www.FormsWorkflow.com