Form Ptol 413Fp – Fill Out and Use This PDF

-The MAILING OR NOTIFICATION DATE of this communication appears on the cover sheet with the correspondence address -

THE SHORTENED STATUTORY PERIOD FOR REPLY IS SET TO EXPIRE ONE MONTH OR THIRTY (30) DAYS, WHICHEVER IS LONGER, FROM THE MAILING OR NOTIFICATION DATE OF THIS COMMUNICATION.

This time period for reply is extendable under 37 CFR 1.136(a) for only ONE additional MONTH. This communication constitutes notice under 37 CFR 1.136(a)(1)(i).

Applicant must, within the time period for reply, file: (1) A letter requesting not to have a first action interview; (2) A reply under 37 CFR 1.111 waiving the first action interview and First Action Interview Office Action; or (3) An Applicant Initiated Interview Request Form (PTOL-413A) electronically via EFS-Web, accompanied by a proposed amendment or arguments, and schedule the interview within 2 months from the filing of the request. A failure to respond to this communication will be treated as a request not to have an interview. If applicant waives the First Action Interview Office Action, the instant Pre-Interview Communication is deemed the first Office Action on the Merits. The next subsequent Office action may be made final if appropriate. See MPEP 706.07(a).

Disposition of Claims

Application Papers
8)	The specification is objected to by the Examiner.
9)	The drawing(s) filed on		is/are: a) accepted or b) objected to by the Examiner.

Applicant may not request that any objection to the drawing(s) be held in abeyance. See 37 CFR 1.85(a). Replacement drawing sheet(s) including the correction is required if the drawing(s) is objected to. See 37 CFR 1.121(d).

10)	The oath or declaration is objected to by the Examiner. Note the attached Office Action or form PTO-152.
Priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119
11)	Acknowledgment is made of a claim for foreign priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a)-(d) or (f).
a)	All	b) Some * c) None of:
	1.	Certified copies of the priority documents have been received.
	2.	Certified copies of the priority documents have been received in Application No.		.
	3.	Copies of the certified copies of the priority documents have been received in this National Stage
		application from the International Bureau (PCT Rule 17.2(a)).
*See the attached detailed Office action for a list of the certified copies not received.

Contact Information -

Examiner’s Telephone Number:

Examiner’s Typical Work Schedule:

Supervisor’s Name:

Supervisor’s Telephone Number:

	Attachment(s)
	1)	Notice of References Cited (PTO-892)			4)	Interview Summary (PTO-413)
	2)	Notice of Draftsperson’s Patent Drawing Review (PTO-948)				Paper No(s)/Mail Date.				.
					5)	Notice of Informal Patent Application
	3)	Information Disclosure Statement(s) (PTO/SB/08)
		Paper No(s)/Mail Date		.	6)	Other:		.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

PTOL-413FP (Rev. 07-09)

First Action Interview Pilot Program - Pre-Interview Communication

Notification of Rejection(s) and/or Objection(s)

Expanded Discussion/Commentary

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
PTOL-413FP (Rev. 07-09)	First Action Interview Pilot Program - Pre-Interview Communication

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