Doc Code: A.NE.AFCP.
`DocumentDescription: After Final Consideration Pilot Program Request
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`AFTER FINAL CONSIDERATION PILOT PROGRAM 2.0
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`Practitioner Docket No.:
`ELL-125
`First Named Inventor:
`Kevin Corcoran
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`Application No.:
`13/533,074
`Title:
`CHEMICAL-ETCHED DIE HAVING IMPROVED. REGISTRATION MEANS
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`Filing Date:
`June 26, 2012
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`PTO/SB/434 (05-13) CERTIFICATION AND REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER THE
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`APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIFIES THE FOLLOWING AND REQUESTS CONSIDERATION UNDERTHE AFTER FINAL CONSIDERATION PILOT
`PROGRAM 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) OF THE ACCOMPANYING RESPONSE UNDER 37CER1.116.
`1.
`The above-identified applicationis (i) an original utility, plant, or design nonprovisional application filed under
`35 U.S.C, 111(a) [a continuing application (e.g., a continuation ordivisional application)is filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and is
`eligible under(i)], or(ii) an international application that has entered the national stage in compliance with 35 U.S.C. 371(c).
`The above-identified application contains an outstandingfinal rejection.
`Submitted herewithis a response under 37 CFR 1.116 to the outstandingfinal rejection. The response includes an
`amendmentto at least one independentclaim, and the amendment doesnot broaden the scope of the independentclaim in
`any aspect.
`This certification and request for consideration under AFCP2.0 is the only AFC?2.0 certification and requestfiled in
`responseto the outstandingfinal rejection.
`Applicantis willing and available to participate in any interview requested by the examiner concerning the present response.
`This certification and requestis being filed electronically using the Office’s electronic filing systern (EFS-Web).
`Any fees that would be necessary consistent with current practice concerning responsesafterfinal rejection under 37 CFR
`1.116, e.g., extension oftime fees, are being concurrently filed herewith. [There isno additional fee required to request
`consideration under AFCP2.0.]
`By filing this certification and request, applicant acknowledges the following:
`Reissue applications and reexamination proceedings are not eligible to participate in AFCP 2.0.
`The examiner will verify that the AFCP 2.0: submissionis compliant,i.e., that the requirements of the program have been met
`(see items 1 to 7 above). For compliant submissions:
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`The examinerwill review the response under 37 CFR 1.116to determineif additional search and/or consideration
`(i) is necessitated by the amendmentand(ii) could be completed within the time allotted under AFCP 2.0. If
`additional search and/or consideration is required but cannot be completed within the allotted time, the examiner
`will process the submission consistent with current practice concerning responsesafterfinal rejection under
`37 CFR 1.116, e.9., by mailing an advisory action.
`If the examiner determines that the amendmentdoesnot necessitate additional search and/or consideration,orif
`the examiner determines that additional search and/or consideration is required and could be completed within
`the allotted time, then the examiner will consider whether the amendment places the application in condition for
`allowance(after completing the additional search and/or consideration,if required). If the examiner determines
`that the amendmentdoesnotplace the application in condition for allowance, then the examinerwill contact the
`applicant and request an interview.
`*—The interview will be conducted by the examiner, and if the examiner does not have negotiation
`authority, a primary examiner and/or supervisory patent examiner will also participate.
`If the applicant declines the interview,orif the interview cannot be scheduled within ten (10) calendar
`days from the date that the examinerfirst contacts the applicant, then the examiner will proceed
`consistent with current practice concerning responsesafterfinal rejection under 37 CFR 1.116.
`Date
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`Registration No.
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`26881
`Note: Thisform must be signed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.33. See 37 CFR 1.4(d) for signature requirements andcertifications. Submit multiple
`formsif more than onesignatureis required, see below*.
`[v] * Total of 1
`forms are submitted.
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