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`PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER 37 CFR 1.136(a)|070469-1056
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`Application Number4 7/1 90,261
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`Filed 03/02/2021
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`SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
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`Examiner ATLA SABUR
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`This is a request under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.136(a) to extend the period for filing a reply in the above-identified application.
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`The requested extension and fee are as follows (check time period desired and enter the appropriate fee below):
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`One month (37 CFR 1.17(a)(1))
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`Two months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(2))
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`Three months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(3))
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`Four months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(4))
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`$220
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`$1,480
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`$2,320
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`$3,160
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`Small Entity Fee
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`Micro Entity Fee
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`$55
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`$110
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`$320
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`$740
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`$1,160
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`$1 580
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`Five months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(5))
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`Applicant asserts small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27.
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`Applicant certifies micro entity status. See 37 CFR 1.29.
`Form PTO/SB/15A or B or equivalent must either be enclosed or have been submitted previously.
`A checkin the amountof the fee is enclosed.
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`Paymentby credit card. Form PTO-2038is attached.
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`The Director has already been authorized to charge feesin this application to a Deposit Account.
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`The Director is hereby authorized to charge any fees which may be required, or credit any overpayment, to
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`[| applicant.
`attorney or agent of record. Registration number 69536
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`[| attorney or agent acting under 37 CFR 1.34. Registration number
`February 22, 2024
`/Takashi Saito/
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`Takashi Saito
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`971 765 7717
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