Can any parts of the application be deferred when requesting Prioritized Examination?

When requesting Prioritized Examination, the application must be complete. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has established specific requirements for an application to qualify for this accelerated process. One of these requirements is that the application must include all necessary parts, meaning it cannot be missing key components such as claims, an abstract, or a detailed description.

This requirement ensures that the examination process can proceed without delay, as the intent of Prioritized Examination is to expedite the review of applications that are ready for consideration. If an application is not complete, the USPTO may not accept it for prioritized review, which is essential for applicants looking for quicker patent prosecution. Therefore, the correct understanding is that a complete application is a prerequisite for the requested expedited processing.