What information can be disclosed about unpublished patent applications?
The USPTO has strict rules about what information can be disclosed regarding unpublished patent applications. According to 37 CFR 1.14(a)(2), only limited status information may be communicated to the public if the application is identified in a published patent document or in another application. This status information includes: Whether the application is pending, abandoned, or…
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For provisional applications, the USPTO can provide the following information: Application number Filing date Whether the application is pending or abandoned Expiration date It’s important to note that provisional applications are not published, so no additional information beyond these basic details is available to the public.
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