What information is included in the filing receipt for an international design application?

When the USPTO receives the publication of an international design application under Article 10(3) of the Hague Agreement, it sends a filing receipt to the applicant. According to the MPEP, this filing receipt includes the following information: U.S. application number U.S. filing date Inventorship Applicant information Other relevant application data of record The MPEP states:…

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Are provisional applications subject to the same sequence listing requirements as non-provisional applications?

Provisional applications have slightly different requirements for sequence listings compared to non-provisional applications, as outlined in MPEP 2422.07: Provisional applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(b) do not need to meet the sequence listing requirements to receive a filing date. However, complying with the sequence rules is necessary to complete the application and obtain a filing…

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How do I find out the projected publication date for my patent application?

The projected publication date for your patent application is provided by the USPTO on the filing receipt. As stated in MPEP 1127: “Applicants will be informed of the projected publication date assigned to the application on the filing receipt.” This initial projection helps applicants anticipate when their application will be made public. However, it’s important…

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What is a filing receipt and what information does it contain?

A filing receipt is an official document issued by the USPTO that contains important information about a patent application. According to MPEP 503, the filing receipt includes: Application number Filing date Confirmation number Suggested U.S. Patent Classification class Art unit where the application is likely to be examined Continuing data (if applicable) National stage data…

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How can I get a receipt for items filed with the USPTO?

There are two main ways to obtain a receipt for items filed with the USPTO: For paper filings: Include a self-addressed postcard with your submission, itemizing all components being filed. The USPTO will stamp the receipt date on the postcard and return it. For electronic filings via EFS-Web or Patent Center: An Electronic Acknowledgement Receipt…

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