The After Final Consideration Practice pilot program has been extended until December 14, 2013. Please see our May 17, 2013 Special Report for specifics regarding this program. To participate, an applicant must file a transmittal requesting consideration under AFCP 2.0 with the amendment and electronically file the documents. Examiner guidelines are available at http://www.uspto.gov/patents/init_events/afcp_guidelines.pdf.