37 CFR § 1.62 — [Reserved] (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.62 [Reserved]
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.
Official MPEP § 1.62 — [Reserved]
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.62 [Reserved]
[47 FR 47244, Oct. 25, 1982, added effective Feb. 27, 1983; 48 FR 2696, Jan. 20, 1983, effective date Feb. 27, 1983; paras. (a) and (d), 49 FR 555, Jan. 4, 1984, effective Apr. 1, 1984; paras. (a), (c), and (h), 50 FR 9380, Mar. 7, 1985, effective May 8, 1985; paras. (e) and (j), 54 FR 47519, Nov. 15, 1989, effective Jan. 16, 1990; paras. (a) and (e) revised, 60 FR 20195, Apr. 25, 1995, effective June 8, 1995; para. (f) revised, 61 FR 42790, Aug. 19, 1996, effective Sept. 23, 1996; removed and reserved, 62 FR 53132, Oct. 10, 1997, effective Dec. 1, 1997]
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- Certified Copies
- Director Authority
- Common Petition Types
- Petition Access
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