What is the purpose of form PTOL-37 in patent examination?
What is the purpose of form PTOL-37 in patent examination?
Form PTOL-37, also known as the “Notice of Allowability,” serves an important purpose in the patent examination process. According to MPEP 1303.01:
“If an amendment is filed after the mailing of a Notice of Allowance (PTOL-85) but before payment of the issue fee, and the amendment changes the claims, it will be treated as an amendment under 37 CFR 1.312. The examiner will process the amendment and place the paper in the application file. The amendment will be entered unless the amendment is not approved for entry. See MPEP § 714.16 et seq.”
Form PTOL-37 is used to communicate the allowability of claims and any necessary actions or information to the applicant. It may include details about allowed claims, reasons for allowance, and any examiner’s amendments. This form plays a crucial role in finalizing the patent application process and preparing for the issuance of the patent.
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