What are the consequences of violating USPTO certification requirements?
Violating the certification requirements when submitting papers to the USPTO can have serious consequences. According to 37 CFR 11.18(c), violations may result in: Striking the offending paper Referring a practitioner’s conduct to the Office of Enrollment and Discipline Precluding a party or practitioner from submitting papers or contesting issues Affecting the weight given to the…
Read MoreHow do I certify micro entity status?
To certify micro entity status, you must file a certification form with the USPTO. The USPTO provides two forms: Form PTO/SB/15A for certifying under the gross income basis Form PTO/SB/15B for certifying under the institution of higher education basis The certification must be signed by an authorized party as defined in 37 CFR 1.33(b). It…
Read MoreHow does the timing of an IDS submission affect the required certification?
How does the timing of an IDS submission affect the required certification? The timing of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) submission directly impacts the required certification: IDS filed within three months of filing or before first Office action: No certification required IDS filed after three months of filing but before first Office action on the…
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