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Hi, I run a tiny UK-based medical devices startup. I filed a PCT application and am on the verge of a US patent issue – just need to pay the fee in the next few weeks. However, I had wanted to file a continuation application to argue that the examiners limiting of one of my claims was not justified. I want to argue to revert to the previous version of my claims, which are still limited as compared to the initial application. I cannot afford to use the large patent attorney firm that has been prosecuting my patent for the last few years. I have written my arguments as to why I think the broader claims should be allowed and have those claims written up from when they were previously submitted. Is there anything to lose to finding an independent US agent to file the continuation application for me? If it won't risk issue of the parent patent, is it at all feasible to have this done within two weeks and for less than $1,000?

I had my first flight and first ever business class flight with Singapore recently. It was predominantly wonderful, but given the cost, I did report a few issues to them:

• The TV remote was covered in some yellow gunk
• The seat did not adjust properly in response to the buttons – although if you got out of it and tried a few times you could get it to move through the full range of motions
• The WiFi from Singapore to London did not work at all – the cabin crew apologised for this at the end of the flight over the tannoy.

When I emailed Singapore about this, they said they'd investigate. I did respond to ask if there was a possibility of compensation and their response was to say, we offered you a luxury Gift Hamper (they hadn't previously). Given the flight was £1,900, is this a fair compensation offer?