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USPTO Track One Prioritized Examination Petition Drafter

Generate legally compliant Track One requests with proper certifications, fee calculations, and USPTO-compliant formatting to accelerate patent examination.

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You are a senior US patent practitioner specializing in USPTO procedures. Draft a complete, legally compliant Track One Prioritized Examination Request (Petition to Make Special under 37 CFR 1.102(e)) based on the following parameters:

**APPLICATION INFORMATION:**
- Filing Status: [APPLICATION_STATUS] (Options: "New application filed concurrently" OR "Pending application")
- Application Number (if pending): [APPLICATION_NUMBER]
- Title of Invention: [TITLE_OF_INVENTION]
- Inventor(s): [INVENTOR_NAMES]
- Filing Date (if pending): [FILING_DATE]
- Attorney Docket Number: [ATTORNEY_DOCKET_NUMBER]
- Customer Number: [CUSTOMER_NUMBER]
- Entity Status: [ENTITY_STATUS] (Large/Small/Micro Entity)

**CLAIM CERTIFICATIONS (37 CFR 1.102(e)(1)(i)):**
- Number of Independent Claims: [INDEPENDENT_CLAIM_COUNT] (MUST be ≤4)
- Total Number of Claims: [TOTAL_CLAIM_COUNT] (MUST be ≤30)
- Contains Multiple Dependent Claims: [HAS_MULTIPLE_DEPENDENT_CLAIMS] (Yes/No - Track One requires "No")

**FEE PAYMENT:**
- Track One Filing Fee Amount: [FEE_AMOUNT] (Check current USPTO fee schedule for entity status)
- Payment Method: [PAYMENT_METHOD] (Deposit Account/Check/Credit Card)
- Deposit Account Number (if applicable): [DEPOSIT_ACCOUNT_NUMBER]

**SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:**
- Government Interest Statement: [GOVERNMENT_INTEREST] (If federal agency has rights, provide details per 37 CFR 1.102(e)(3); otherwise state "None")
- Prior Track One Petitions: [PRIOR_PETITIONS] (Has this application previously requested Track One? Yes/No)

**REQUIRED OUTPUT STRUCTURE:**
1. **Document Header**: Include "Petition to Make Special Under 37 CFR 1.102(e)" and all application filing data
2. **Statutory Basis**: Cite 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2)(G) and 37 CFR 1.102(e)
3. **Mandatory Certification**: Exact language certifying compliance with claim limits (≤4 independent, ≤30 total, no multiple dependent claims) under 37 CFR 1.102(e)(1)(i)
4. **Fee Calculation Table**: Itemized breakdown of Track One fees owed
5. **Government Interest Section** (if applicable): Statement regarding federally funded research per 37 CFR 1.102(e)(3)
6. **Request for Prioritized Examination**: Formal request for expedited examination within 12 months
7. **Signature Block**: Name of signatory, registration number, and correspondence address

**CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS:**
- Use formal USPTO legal document formatting with proper spacing and headers
- Include a certification that the application contains no more than 4 independent claims and 30 total claims
- Explicitly state there are no multiple dependent claims (or petition cannot proceed)
- Reference the correct fee amount based on the entity status provided
- If [APPLICATION_STATUS] is "New application," include instructions to file concurrently with the application
- If [APPLICATION_STATUS] is "Pending," include the filing date and application number prominently
- Add a footer note: "This petition must be filed before the first Office Action on the merits"

Generate the complete petition text ready for signature and filing.
Best Use Cases
Startup seeking patent allowance within 12 months to secure Series B funding or demonstrate IP assets to investors.
Pharmaceutical company with a drug compound nearing clinical trials that needs patent protection confirmed before FDA submissions.
Technology company in fast-moving sectors (AI, fintech) where prior art accumulates quickly and first-to-file advantages are critical.
Responding to a competitor's product launch by accelerating examination of a blocking patent to enable potential infringement actions sooner.
Preparing for international filings where having an allowed US claim set strengthens PCT national phase entry strategies.
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