How do I request simultaneous issuance of patents?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

To request simultaneous issuance of patents, follow these steps:

1. Ensure all applications have reached the allowance stage and received a Notice of Allowance and Fee(s) Due (PTOL-85).
2. Submit a request to: Mail Stop Issue Fee, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450, Attention: Office of Patent Publication.
3. Include the following information for each allowed application:
   • Application number
   • Filing date
   • Name(s) of inventor(s)
   • Title of invention
   • Date of allowance
4. Attach separate copies of the request to each Fee(s) Transmittal (PTOL-85B).

As stated in MPEP 1306.02, “Separate copies of the request must accompany each Fee(s) Transmittal (PTOL-85B).”