How do I request a Certificate of Correction for an Office Mistake?
To request a Certificate of Correction for an Office Mistake, follow these steps: Use the official form PTO/SB/44 (also known as PTO-1050) to submit your request. Identify the location of the error in the printed patent by column and line number or claim and line number. Submit the request via the USPTO patent electronic filing…
Read MoreIs there a fee for requesting a Certificate of Correction for an Office mistake?
No, there is no fee for requesting a Certificate of Correction for an Office mistake. According to MPEP 1480, which cites 35 U.S.C. 254: “Whenever a mistake in a patent, incurred through the fault of the Patent and Trademark Office, is clearly disclosed by the records of the Office, the Director may issue a certificate…
Read MoreWhat is a Certificate of Correction for Office Mistakes?
A Certificate of Correction for Office Mistakes is a document issued by the USPTO to correct errors in a patent that were made by the Patent and Trademark Office. According to MPEP 1480, “Whenever a mistake in a patent, incurred through the fault of the Patent and Trademark Office, is clearly disclosed by the records…
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