What happens if I don’t receive a Notice of Abandonment for my patent application?

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.

Even if you don’t receive a Notice of Abandonment, it doesn’t affect the status of your abandoned application. The MPEP states:

“However, in no case will mere failure to receive a notice of abandonment affect the status of an abandoned application.”

This means that your application can still be considered abandoned even if you didn’t receive the notice. It’s crucial to keep track of your application status and deadlines independently.