37 CFR § 1.62 — [Reserved] (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

37 CFR § 1.62 [Reserved]

Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.62, including 8 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

37 CFR 1.62 provides guidelines for public access to abandoned patent applications through the Patent and Trademark Office.

What this section covers

  • Public accessibility of abandoned patent applications through USPTO records.
  • Conditions under which abandoned patent applications can be obtained by the public.

Key obligations

  • Ensure compliance with USPTO requirements for public access to abandoned applications.
  • Follow proper procedures for requesting copies of abandoned patent applications.

Practice notes

  • Verify application status and public accessibility before requesting records.
  • Understand specific channels for obtaining abandoned application copies through the Patent and Trademark Office.

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Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22