((a)) ** .—** In this section, the term “eligible entity” means an entity that—
((1)) submits an application under subsection (d) for a patent that addresses a humanitarian issue; and
((2)) meets the requirements specified by the Director.
((b)) ** .—** There is established a competition, to be held not less frequently than biennially, to award eligible entities certificates that can be redeemed to accelerate one of the following matters:
((1)) An ex parte reexamination proceeding, including 1 appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board from that proceeding.
((2)) An application for a patent, including 1 appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board from that application.
((3)) An appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of a claim twice rejected in a patent application or reissue application or finally rejected in an ex parte reexamination, without accelerating the underlying matter that generated the appeal.
((4)) A matter identified by the Director.
((c)) ** .—** The Director shall administer the competition established under subsection (b).
((d)) ** .—** An entity seeking an award under subsection (b) shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require.
((e)) ** .—** The Director shall promote the competition established under subsection (b) through the satellite offices established pursuant to section 1.
((f)) ** .—** The competition established under subsection (b) shall be treated as a successor to the Patents for Humanity Program (established in the notice entitled “Humanitarian Awards Pilot Program”, published at 77 Fed. Reg. 6544 ()).