Patent Law FAQ

This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.

Here’s the complete FAQ:

If there is an error in the pre-printed prior application data on the bib-data sheet:

  • The examiner should require correction via a corrected or supplemental application data sheet or an amendment, if it was an applicant error.
  • A petition for an unintentionally delayed benefit claim may also be required.
  • If appropriate, the correction or entry of the data can be made by technical support staff of the Technology Center.

See MPEP 601.05 and MPEP 211.02(a) for more details.