Tafas v. Dudas et al

Filing 69

NOTICE by Triantafyllos Tafas of Correction to Plaintiff Dr. Triantayllos Taffas' 66 Memorandum in Opposition to 60 MOTION for Issuance of Proposed Briefing Schedule in Lieu of a Standard Initial Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit 27 to Tafas' Mem. In Opp. to Motion for Expedited Schedule# 2 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit 28 to Tafas' Mem. In Opp. to Motion for Expedited Schedule# 3 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit 29 to Tafas' Mem. In Opp. to Motion for Expedited Schedule# 4 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit 30 to Tafas' Mem. In Opp. to Motion for Expedited Schedule)(Wilson, Joseph) Modified on 11/19/2007 to reflect the title of docket entry (klau, ).

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Display additional information by clicking on the following: g All g Brief and OIRA conclusion b c d e f b c d e f

b c d e f g Abstract/Justification g Legal Statutes g Rulemaking g FR Notices/Comments g IC List g Burden g Misc. g Certification b c d e f b c d e f b c d e f b c d e f b c d e f b c d e f b c d e f
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OMB Control No: 0651-0031 ICR Reference No: 200706-0651-004 Status: Historical Inactive Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-0651-001 Agency/Subagency: DOC/PTO Agency Tracking No: Title: Patent Processing (Updating) Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection Type of Review Request: Regular OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue Conclusion Date: 07/26/2007 Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) Date Received in OIRA: 06/22/2007 The requested change is material and substantive and cannot be in this action. Terms of Clearance: Expiration Date Responses Time Burden (Hours) Cost Burden (Dollars) Inventory as of this Action 09/30/2007 2,508,139 3,724,791 114,723,256 Requested 09/30/2007 2,509,139 3,727,291 114,723,256 Previously Approved 11/30/2007 2,508,139 3,724,791 114,723,256

Abstract: This collection of information is required by 35 U.S.C. sec. 101 et.seq. and is administered through 37 CFR Part 1. During the pendency of a patent application or the period of enforceability of a patent, situations arise that require collection of information for the USPTO to further process the patent or application. This information can be used by the USPTO to continue the processing of the patent or application or to ensure that applicants are complying with the patent regulations. Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 35 USC 101 Name of Law: null Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None Associated Rulemaking Information RIN: Stage of Rulemaking: Not associated with rulemaking Federal Register Notices & Comments Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5 IC Title Form No. Form Name Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant , Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant , Processing Fee Under 37 CFR 1.17(i) Transmittal , Petition Fee Under 37 CFR 1.17(f), (g) & (h) Transmittal , Transmittal Form , Petition for Express Abandonment to Obtain a Refund , Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Transmittal , Nonpublication Request Under 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(i) , Information Disclosure Citation in a Patent , Petition for Revival of an Application for Patent Abandoned Unavoidably under 37 CFR 1.137 (a)

Patent Processing (Updating)

PTO/SB/08/08A/, 08B, PTO/SB/171, PTO/SB/17P, PTO/SB/21-27, PTO/SB/24B, PTO/SB/30-32, PTO/SB/35-39, PTO/SB/42-43, PTO/SB/61-64

Petition for a second request for continued examination showing why the amendment, argument, or evidence could not have been submitted prior to the close of prosecution in the application Petition for a second continuation or continuation-in-part application showing why the amendment, argument, or evidence could not have been submitted prior to the close of prosecution Examination support document filed in certain nonprovisional applications covering the independent claims and the designated dependent claims (proposed 37 CFR 1.75(b) Request for First-Action Interview (Pilot PTOL-413C Program) Request for First-Action Interview (Pilot Program)

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No Burden Reduction Due to: Short Statement: The USPTO proposes to accelerate a petition activity relevant to existing form PTOL-413A Applicant Initiated Interview Request by allowing the applicant to submit a new form, PTOL-413C Request for First Action Interview, to request a pre-first Office Action interview and attest to the concurrent submission of form PTO/SB/08a Information Disclosure Statement By Applicant. See attached statement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0 Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No Agency Contact: Samual Broda 5712727711 On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3). The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

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(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions; (b) It avoids unnecessary duplication; (c) It reduces burden on small entities; (d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents; (e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices; (f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements; (g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about: (i) Why the information is being collected; (ii) Use of information; (iii) Burden estimate; (iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); (v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and (vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

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(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected. (i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and (j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement. Certification Date: 06/22/2007

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IC Title Status Responses Hours Dollars Document Type Form Form No. Form Name Information Disclosure PTO/SB/08/08A/ Statement by Applicant 08B Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant Processing Fee Under 37 CFR 1.17(i) Transmittal Petition Fee Under 37 CFR 1.17(f), (g) & (h) Transmittal Transmittal Form Petition for Express Abandonment to Obtain a Refund Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Transmittal Nonpublication Request Under 35 U.S.C. 122 (b)(2)(B)(i) Information Disclosure Citation in a Patent Petition for Revival of an Application for Patent Abandoned Unavoidably under 37 CFR 1.137(a)

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PTO/SB/171

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PTO/SB/17P

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PTO/SB/21-27

Form Patent Processing (Updating) Unchanged 2495139 3472791 113518186

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PTO/SB/30-32

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PTO/SB/35-39

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PTO/SB/42-43

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PTO/SB/61-64

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Petition for a second request for continued examination showing why the amendment, argument, or evidence could not have been submitted prior to the close of prosecution in the application

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Petition for a second continuation or continuationin-part application showing why the amendment, Unchanged argument, or evidence could not have been submitted prior to the close of prosecution Examination support document filed in certain nonprovisional applications covering the independent claims and the designated dependent claims (proposed 37 CFR 1.75(b) Unchanged

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3900 Request for First-Action Interview (Pilot Program)

Request for First-Action Interview (Pilot Program) New

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Form and PTOL-413C Instruction

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NOTICE OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACTION Date 07/26/2007 Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office FOR CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Barry West FOR CLEARANCE OFFICER: Diana Hynek In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB has taken action on your request received 06/22/2007 ACTION REQUESTED: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED: Regular ICR REFERENCE NUMBER: 200706-0651-004 AGENCY ICR TRACKING NUMBER: TITLE: Patent Processing (Updating) OMB ACTION: Disapproved and continue OMB Control Number: 0651-0031 The agency is required to display the OMB Control Number and inform respondents of its legal significance in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b). EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2007 DISCONTINUE DATE:

COMMENT: Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. The requested change is material and substantive and cannot be in this action. OMB Authorizing Official: John F. Morrall III Acting Deputy Administrator, Office Of Information And Regulatory Affairs