¶ 7.71.AE     Use Of Proper Document and Fee Codes When Filing A Reply Electronically Via EFS-Web – Application Under Accelerated Examination

Any reply or other papers must be filed electronically via EFS-Web so that the papers will be expeditiously processed and considered.  If the papers are not filed electronically via EFS-Web, the final disposition of the application may occur later than twelve months from the filing of the application.

Any reply to this communication filed via EFS-Web must include a document that is filed using the document description of "Accelerated Exam - Transmittal amendment/reply."  Applicant is reminded to use proper indexing for documents to avoid any delay in processing of follow on papers.  Currently document indexing is not automated in EFS-Web and applicant must select a particular document description for each attached file.  An incorrect document description for a particular file may potentially delay processing of the application.  A complete listing of all document codes currently supported in EFS-Web is available at www.uspto.gov/ebc/portal/efs/ efsweb_document_descriptions.xls.

Any payment of fees via EFS-Web must be accompanied by selection of a proper fee code.  An improper fee code may potentially delay processing of the application.  Instructions on payment of fees via EFS-Web are available at  www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment.

Examiner Note:

1.        This form paragraph and form paragraph 7.70.AE must be included in every Office action, other than a notice of allowance, in an application filed on or after August 25, 2006, that has been granted special status under the accelerated examination program or on other grounds under 37 CFR 1.102(c)(2)  or (d).

2. This form paragraph should not be used for an application that has been granted special status under 37 CFR 1.102(c)(1)  on the basis of applicant’s health or age, or the Patent Prosecution Highway Program (pilot and permanent).