When are patent applications published by the USPTO?
Patent applications are generally published by the USPTO 18 months after the earliest filing date for which a benefit is sought. This is specified in 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(1)(A): Subject to paragraph (2), each application for a patent shall be published, in accordance with procedures determined by the Director, promptly after the expiration of a period…
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Patent applications are generally published 18 months after the earliest filing date, with some exceptions. According to 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(1)(A): “Subject to paragraph (2), each application for a patent shall be published, in accordance with procedures determined by the Director, promptly after the expiration of a period of 18 months from the earliest filing date…
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