Will the USPTO mail me a paper copy of my published patent application?
No, the USPTO does not mail paper copies of published patent applications to applicants. According to MPEP 1127:
“The Office will not mail a paper copy of the patent application publication to the applicant, but will mail a ‘Notice of Publication’ to the applicant indicating that the application has been published when the application is published.”
Instead of receiving a paper copy, applicants can access their published patent applications online. The MPEP further states:
“Copies of patent application publications are available on the USPTO website (www.uspto.gov).”
This approach allows for more efficient and environmentally friendly distribution of published applications.
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