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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What is \u201cinclusive capitalism?\u201d The paragraph bridging pages 3-4:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">\u201cThe individual fee proposals align with the USPTO\u2019s strategic goals and its fee structure philosophy, including the agency\u2019s four key fee setting policy factors: (1) promote innovation strategies; (2) align fees with the full costs of
products and services; (3) facilitate effective administration of the U.S. patent system; and (4) offer application processing options as discussed in detail in Part IV: Rulemaking Goals and Strategies. The proposed fee adjustments will enable the USPTO to
accomplish its mission to drive U.S. innovation, inclusive capitalism, and global competitiveness. The USPTO\u2019s goal is to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity for the benefit of all Americans and people around the world.\u201d<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Doreen<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Doreen Y. Trujillo</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Partner | VLP Law Group LLP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Southeastern Pennsylvania| Blue Bell, PA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Email: dtrujillo@VLPLawGroup.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Patentpractice <patentpractice-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeffrey Semprebon via Patentpractice<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 2, 2024 2:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> For patent practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jeffrey Semprebon <jesemprebon@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Patentpractice] Proposed patent fee changes for fiscal year 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Surely it's worth paying more for all that enhancement of user experience?<br>
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From page 23 of the draft notice:<br>
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"the USPTO has enhanced its website to increase access to our<br>
resources and enhance customer service for inventors and practitioners, including<br>
modernizing and updating the Patent Basics and Patents Petitions pages, adding a Virtual<br>
Assistant on select pages, and providing an updated and modern general website search<br>
tool. The USPTO has also upgraded its computer systems, including transitioning from<br>
legacy systems to Patent Center for the electronic filing and management of patent<br>
applications in November 2023. Patent Center, a web-based platform that allows users to<br>
file and manage patent applications and requests, provides improved system performance<br>
and a more intuitive user interface for an enhanced user experience."<o:p></o:p></p>
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Jeffrey E. Semprebon<br>
Semprebon Patent Services<br>
</span><a href="http://www.semprebonps.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#1155CC;letter-spacing:.1pt">www.semprebonps.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Roboto;letter-spacing:.1pt"><br>
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Claremont, New Hampshire 03743</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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