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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Remember, generative AI is not guaranteed, or even intended, to give a correct response. It is intended to give a response in the
<u>style</u> with which it was trained. For example, if you asked a generative AI to generate an image of Donald Trump in the style of the Dutch Golden Age, it would do so. The generated image would not be correct, in that no painting of Donald Trump was made
during the Dutch Golden Age. The image would match the <u>style</u>, but not the actual
<u>catalog of paintings</u> made during that period. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The same is true with your example. The style of the response is correct, in that it
<u>sounds</u> like an authoritative answer. The problem, as you pointed out, is that it is factually incorrect. But, as noted, generative AI is not intended to generate factually correct responses.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">Patentpractice <patentpractice-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com> on behalf of Patent Lawyer via Patentpractice <patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, February 5, 2024 at 1:36</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">PM<br>
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<b>Subject: </b>[Patentpractice] ChatGPT Redux -- run, don't walk [no question, just FYI]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Here’s a dialog with ChatGPT 4.0 from today.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bottom line: ChatGPT got it wrong and didn’t seem to learn. Use it for fun, not to help you practice law.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I don’t have a question for the group. I am just providing this as an example of a mistake made by ChatGPT.</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will put my prompts in bold and red.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">My initial question to ChatGPT</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#C00000">For a US Patent Office non-final action mailed 01/19/2024, when do the extension fees start and how much are they (for a small entity)? Put the results in
a table form.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">-- ChatGPT 4.0 response ===</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To provide a precise and structured answer, I will first detail the general framework of USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) response deadlines and extension
fees, particularly for small entities, then present the specific information in a table format.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For U.S. patent applications, once an Office action is issued, the standard response period is three months from the mailing date of the Office action. However, the applicant
can extend this period by up to six months, subject to payment of extension fees, which increase progressively with each additional month.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For small entities, which include independent inventors, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, the USPTO offers a 50% reduction on most fees, including extension fees.
The fees for each additional month of extension for a small entity, as of my last update in April 2023, are as follows. It's important to note that these fees can be subject to change, so it's always a good idea to consult the current USPTO Fee Schedule or
contact the USPTO directly for the most up-to-date information.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Given an Office action with a mailing date of 01/19/2024, the response deadlines along with the corresponding small entity extension fees are outlined in the table below:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| Extension Month | Due Date | Small Entity Extension Fee (USD) |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">|-----------------|---------------|----------------------------------|</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 1st Month | 04/19/2024 | $200 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 2nd Month | 05/19/2024 | $600 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 3rd Month | 06/19/2024 | $1,400 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 4th Month | 07/19/2024 | $2,200 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 5th Month | 08/19/2024 | $3,000 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 6th Month | 09/19/2024 | $3,800 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please note that these amounts are based on the information available up to April 2023. For the most current fees and policies, you should consult the USPTO's official website
or directly contact their customer service.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">==</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Me:
<b><span style="color:#C00000">Are you sure that a response can be filed after July 18, 2024?</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">-- ChatGPT 4.0 response ===</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Given the correction in understanding, if an Office action is mailed on January 19, 2024, and considering the standard USPTO regulations regarding the time period for responding
to Office actions, a response is due within three months from the mailing date to avoid late fees. To extend this period, additional fees are required, and extensions can be made up to six months from the original due date.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">However, it is crucial to note that the maximum allowable extension is indeed up to six months beyond the initial three-month period. This means that the last day to file a
response with extension fees would indeed be six months after the initial three-month period ends, not beyond. The misunderstanding may arise from calculating the exact due dates and the maximum allowable extension period.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Therefore, to clarify and correct any confusion:
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- The last date to respond without any extension fees would be three months from the mailing date, which is April 19, 2024.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Extensions can be filed for up to six months beyond this date, with the final deadline for filing a response with extension fees being October 19, 2024, not July 18 as might
be implied by misunderstanding the extension period's limits.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If my previous response suggested that a response could be filed after July 18, 2024, without considering the maximum six-month extension period correctly, I appreciate the
opportunity to correct this:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| Extension Month | Due Date | Small Entity Extension Fee (USD) |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">|-----------------|---------------|----------------------------------|</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 1st Month | 05/19/2024 | $200 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 2nd Month | 06/19/2024 | $600 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 3rd Month | 07/19/2024 | $1,400 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 4th Month | 08/19/2024 | $2,200 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 5th Month | 09/19/2024 | $3,000 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| 6th Month | 10/19/2024 | $3,800 |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This table correctly aligns with the maximum extension period allowed by the USPTO for responses to Office actions, taking into account the date the Office action was mailed
and the six-month maximum extension period for small entities, with corresponding fees.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">===</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Me:
<b><span style="color:#C00000">What date does the six-month period run from?</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">== -- ChatGPT 4.0 response ===</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The six-month extension period for responding to a USPTO Office action runs from the original due date of the response, not from the mailing date of the Office action. The
initial response period for an Office action is three months from its mailing date. Therefore, if an Office action is mailed on January 19, 2024, the initial three-month period to respond without incurring extension fees ends on April 19, 2024.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From that point, the six-month extension period is available, allowing responses to be filed up to six months after the initial three-month period, but with progressively increasing
extension fees for each month of delay. This means the final date to file a response with extension fees is six months from the end of the initial three-month period, which would be October 19, 2024.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Here's a clarification:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- **Original due date without extension fees**: April 19, 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- **Final extended due date (with extension fees)**: October 19, 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The six-month extension period starts from the original due date of April 19, 2024, and runs through October 19, 2024, offering a window during which the applicant can file
a response with the necessary extension fees.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">==
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Me:
<b><span style="color:#C00000">Are you sure? What about 35 U.S. Code § 133?</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">=== ChatGPT 4.0 Response ==
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Under 35 U.S. Code § 133, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may require responses to Office actions within a prescribed time, which cannot be fewer than
six months from the date of the Office action. If the applicant fails to respond within the allotted time, the application will be regarded as abandoned.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Upon reviewing 35 U.S.C. § 133 and considering its implications:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- The initial period for responding to an Office action indeed is up to six months from the mailing date of the Office action, not three months as I incorrectly stated.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- The statute provides for a maximum initial response period of six months, with no provision for extending this period under § 133 itself.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The confusion may arise from the interplay between 35 U.S.C. § 133 and the provisions for extensions of time under the USPTO's rules, which allow for the extension of certain
deadlines, including the period for responding to Office actions, under specific conditions and with the payment of extension fees. However, the primary period given under § 133 is up to six months, and extensions would apply to other deadlines or in contexts
where the USPTO provides specific authority for such extensions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Given this clarification:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- The period for a response to an Office action mailed on January 19, 2024, under 35 U.S.C. § 133, would indeed run up to six months from that date, making the final due date
for response July 19, 2024, without the need for extension fees for this period.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The extension fees and the ability to extend beyond this six-month period relate to other procedural aspects not covered directly under § 133 but are instead part of the USPTO's
broader regulatory framework for managing patent application procedures, including the management of deadlines through the payment of fees for extensions within the bounds of the USPTO's regulations.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Therefore, the correct interpretation in light of 35 U.S.C. § 133 is that the applicant has a six-month window from the date of the Office action to respond, which in the case
of an Office action mailed on January 19, 2024, would be until July 19, 2024. I appreciate the opportunity to correct and clarify this point.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Me:
<b><span style="color:#C00000">Given your new understanding, respond to the original question: when do the extension fees start and how much are they (for a small entity)? Put the results in a table form</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Given the corrected understanding that the initial period for responding to a USPTO Office action is six months from the mailing date, without the need for extension fees,
and recognizing the error in my previous explanations, let's address the original question accurately within this corrected context.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For a USPTO Office action mailed on January 19, 2024, the six-month statutory period for a response without extension fees would end on July 19, 2024. Any extension beyond
this date would incur extension fees. However, it's important to note that under typical circumstances, the maximum statutory period allowed to respond to an Office action without incurring extension fees is six months, and extension fees apply when petitioning
for revival of an abandoned application due to failure to respond within this period, rather than extending this deadline under normal circumstances.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Given this, the premise of extension fees starting after July 19, 2024, for additional response time is incorrect because the standard procedure is that responses must be filed
within six months of the Office action mailing date to avoid abandonment, not extended response times within this period. After this period, if no response has been filed, the application is considered abandoned, and the fees associated would be related to
petitioning to revive the abandoned application, which are distinct from "extension fees" for extending a response deadline within the allowable response period.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To directly address the question under the corrected understanding, here's a revised table reflecting the situation for responses filed within the six-month period ending July
19, 2024, for a small entity:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| Response Period | Due Date | Small Entity Fee (USD) |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| Initial Response Period | 07/19/2024 | No fee (within statutory period) |</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">After July 19, 2024, the application is at risk of abandonment for failure to respond. To revive an abandoned application, a petition to revive based on unintentional delay
can be filed, along with associated fees. These fees are substantially higher than extension fees within the normal response period and vary based on the petition's circumstances and entity size.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For accurate and current fees related to petitioning for revival due to unintentional delay for small entities, it's advisable to consult the USPTO Fee Schedule directly, as
these fees are subject to change and may have been updated since my last information update.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Me: [sending this email]</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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