How do I request simultaneous issuance of patents?

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).”

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