After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) Survey Qu

After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) Survey Questions for External Stakeholders

Below are 9 short questions concerning the AFCP 2.0 pilot program. The AFCP 2.0 pilot was introduced on May 19, 2013, and has been extended until September 30, 2014. Your responses will help the AFCP 2.0 team to better refine the pilot and its associated training. Thank you for your time.

Your response to this survey will remain anonymous, and results will be viewed and reported in aggregrate format only. Questions about the survey should be directed to Will Boddie via email (William.Boddie@USPTO.GOV).

OMB Control No: 0690-0030

Expiration Date: 04/30/2014

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1. Approximately how many AFCP 2.0 requests have you submitted?

None | 1-5 | 6-10 |More than 10

2. Of the AFCP 2.0 requests you have submitted, approximately what percent resulted in either a notice of allowance or an examiner-initiated interview request from the USPTO?

0% | 25% |50% | 75% | 100%

3. Overall how would you rate the AFCP 2.0 pilot?

1(ineffective)-5(extremely beneficial)

4. How effective do you feel the AFCP 2.0 pilot is in advancing prosecution?

Very effective |Somewhat effective |Neutral |Negatively affects

5. What aspect of the AFCP 2.0 pilot is most beneficial to you and your clients?

Increased likelihood of an interview|Additional search and consideration after final rejection| Submission of proposed claim amendments| Other

6. In your opinion, how familiar are examiners with AFCP 2.0 procedure?

Very familiar |Somewhat familiar |Not familiar

7. How did you hear about the AFCP 2.0 pilot?

Official USPTO publications | Federal Register notice |Colleague |Patent Blog | Examiner | Other

8. Are there any aspects of AFCP 2.0 that you think could use improvement?

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9. Any additional comments about the AFCP 2.0 pilot?

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