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`VMware, Inc. vs. Cirba IP, Inc. PGR2021-00098
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`VMware, Inc. Exhibit 1024 Page 10
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` (_j Applicant changing to regular undiscounted fee status.
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`5. Change in Entity Status (from status indicated above)
`C1 Appl
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`certifvine
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`tity status.
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`37 CFR 1.29
`Ppiicant ceriilying MICTO Entity Slats. yee 97
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`| Applicant asserting small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
`United States Patent and Trademark Office
`Address: COMMISSIONER FOR PATENTS
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`APPLICATION NO.
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`CONFIRMATION NO.
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`14/341 471
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`07/25/2014
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`Andrew 1D. HILLIER
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`59612/00067
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`2381
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`BLAKE, CASSELS & GRAYDON LLP
`COMMERCE COURT WEST
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`MEIA, ANTHONY
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`VMware, Inc. vs. Cirba IP, Inc. PGR2021-00098
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