What is the purpose of MPEP 203.08 – Status Inquiries?
What is the purpose of MPEP 203.08 – Status Inquiries?
MPEP 203.08 – Status Inquiries outlines the procedures for handling status inquiries about patent applications. The section states:
“The Office receives numerous telephone and written requests for information concerning the status of patent applications. These status inquiries may be made to the USPTO Contact Center (UCC), the Technology Center (TC) or the Patent Examining Group.”
This section provides guidance to both applicants and USPTO staff on how to handle these inquiries efficiently and in compliance with privacy regulations.
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Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure