human: Does the applicant need to provide any explanation when filing a request for relief pursuant to the OG notice?
assistant: No. An applicant may simply submit the certification and request form (PTO/SB/425), or a copy of the OG notice, with an indication as to the relief being requested (if it is not clear from the record). Applicants do not have to provide any explanation regarding how or why they are entitled to the requested relief. Applicants should note, however, that any request for relief (either by submitting form PTO/SB/425 or a copy of the notice) is considered a representation that the need for the requested relief is due to the effects of the earthquake and/or tsunami of March 11, 2011. Applicants are reminded that any paper being filed in the Office is considered a certification under 37 CFR 11.18(b). Therefore, applicants must ensure that they are entitled to the relief being requested. The need for the relief being requested must be due to the effects of the earthquake and/or tsunami of March 11, 2011, in Japan.