[Patentpractice] FFL Timing for Expedited Petitions?

[Timothy Snowden]

Yes they are within the last few weeks. I would strongly suggest calling 
them after you send it to confirm they've received it and are processing 
it. If you're polite, L&R tends to be very helpful.

On 9/23/2025 10:37 AM, Anne Weeden-Franssen via Patentpractice wrote:
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> We have a situation where 2 provisional applications were filed, but 
> the 2^nd one has yet to receive the Filing Receipt, and we are coming 
> up on a deadline to foreign file.  Just called AAU and was told the 
> Filing Receipt for the 2^nd Provisional should issue very soon (“7 
> business days”) since it was being escalated.  Am thinking a petition 
> for expedited FFL may be needed, but curious if they are still 
> providing those within 3 business days?
>
> With all the delays I’m experiencing from getting things from the 
> USPTO, I’d hate to find out the hard way that the Licensing & Review 
> branch has also been impacted.
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> Thanks,
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> Anne
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> *Subject:* Re: [Patentpractice] FFL template
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> See 
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> On 6/2/2025 11:14 AM, Suzannah K. Sundby via Patentpractice wrote:
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>     Anyone have a template for obtaining a FFL via fax and the fax
>     number to send to?
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