What is a Notice of Publication in patent applications?
A Notice of Publication is a document mailed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to inform applicants that their patent application has been published. According to MPEP 1127: “The Office will not mail a paper copy of the patent application publication to the applicant, but will mail a ‘Notice of Publication’ to…
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No, the USPTO does not mail paper copies of published patent applications to applicants. According to MPEP 1127: “The Office will not mail a paper copy of the patent application publication to the applicant, but will mail a ‘Notice of Publication’ to the applicant indicating that the application has been published when the application is…
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