GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUTOMATIC PROCESSING OF

e-PETITION TO MAKE SPECIAL BASED ON AGE

*updated May 12, 2008*

I. **Filing of a Petition to Make Special based on Age**. A person
seeking advancement of an application due to the applicant being 65
years or older may submit the Petition to Make Special based on Age.
Evidence showing that the applicant meets the age requirement IS NOT
REQUIRED with this petition. However, applicant or applicant's
representative will be required to have evidence with their personal
file in case it is ever needed. Further information can be found in the
MPEP. ([MPEP
708.02](http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/documents/0700_708_02.htm#sect708.02)
or [37 CFR
1.102(c)](http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/consolidated_rules.pdf))

1.  This form is intended for use by a registered practitioner/agent or
    a sole inventor.

2.  The petition may be filed at any time during prosecution of the
    application.

3.  The following information is required to fill out this e-Petition
    for the automatic grant of a petition to make special based on age:

    a.  the Application Number;

    b.  the Confirmation Number;

    c.  the First Named Inventor;

    d.  the Title of the Invention;

    e.  the Given Name (First Name) of the inventor over 65 years of
        age;

    f.  the Family Name (Last Name) of the inventor over 65 years of
        age;

    g.  the signature (e.g. /FirstName LastName/ of the attorney/agent
        or sole inventor;

    h.  the date petition is filed;

    i.  the signatory's name;

    j.  the attorney or agents registration number.

**Instructions for Petition To Make Special Based On Age For Advancement
Of Examination Under 37 CFR 1.102(c)(1)**

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