37 CFR § 1.54 — Parts of application to be filed together; (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.54 Parts of application to be filed together;
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.54, including 75 rules 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.
Summary
This section provides detailed guidance on the filing requirements for parts of an application under MPEP 3737 CFR 1.54, ensuring that all necessary components are filed together and correctly identified.
What this section covers
- Defines the filing requirements for parts of an application, including the application number and fee submission.
Key obligations
- Requires practitioners to file certain parts of an application together, including the application number and fee.
- Ensures that the correct filing of application number and fee is made to satisfy MPEP 3737 CFR 1.54.
- Provides guidance on the filing of application number and fee under 37 CFR 1.54.
Practice notes
- Ensure all required parts are included and properly formatted when filing an application.
- Avoid missing the filing receipt for nonprovisional applications to comply with MPEP 3737 CFR 1.54.
Official MPEP § 1.54 — Parts of application to be filed together;
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.54 Parts of application to be filed together; filing receipt.
- (a) It is desirable that all parts of the complete application be deposited in the Office together; otherwise, a letter must accompany each part, accurately and clearly connecting it with the other parts of the application. See § 1.53(f) and (g) with regard to completion of an application.
- (b) Applicant will be informed of the application number and filing date by a filing receipt, unless the application is an application filed under § 1.53(d) . A letter limited to a request for a filing receipt may be signed by a juristic applicant or patent owner.
[48 FR 2696, Jan. 20, 1983, effective Feb. 27, 1983; para. (b) amended, 61 FR 42790, Aug. 19, 1996, effective Sept. 23, 1996; revised, 62 FR 53132, Oct. 10, 1997, effective Dec. 1, 1997; para. (b) revised, 78 FR 62368, Oct. 21, 2013, effective Dec. 18, 2013]
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| MPEP Section | Rules |
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| MPEP § 201.06(d) | |
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