What is a nonpublication request for a patent application?
A nonpublication request is a formal request made by an applicant to prevent the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) from publishing their patent application. This request is based on 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(i), which states: “If an applicant makes a request upon filing, certifying that the invention disclosed in the application has not and will…
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According to MPEP 1122, the requirements for filing a nonpublication request are: The request must be submitted with the application upon filing (this is a statutory requirement and cannot be waived). The request must state in a conspicuous manner that the application is not to be published under 35 U.S.C. 122(b). The request must contain…
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