[Patentpractice] Track I and RCE?

Carl Oppedahl carl at oppedahl.com
Thu Oct 23 21:08:50 UTC 2025


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> I am interested in hearing about recent experiences with requesting 
> Track 1 status with an RCE filing.   I’m particularly interested in 
> applications that were already Track 1 and received a final office 
> action, where the RCE was then filed with another Track 1 request.  
> Specific experiences in the biotech art units would also be 
> appreciated.  Have there been any difficulties having the Track 1 
> status approved (assuming all filing requirements are met)? Has there 
> been any tendency on the part of the examiners to stall or otherwise 
> be difficult?   Have there been any difficulties with getting 
> interviews with the examiners?  If so, can anyone suggest tactics to 
> troubleshoot?   Has anyone had any particularly positive experiences? 
> Any relevant information or tips would be appreciated.
>
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