What form can be used for a plant patent application declaration?
For plant patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, the USPTO provides a specific form for submitting a declaration. According to MPEP 1604: A Plant Patent Application (35 U.S.C. 161) Declaration, Form PTO/AIA/09, may be used to submit a declaration in a plant application filed on or after September 16, 2012. This form…
Read MoreWhat forms should be used when submitting a U.S. National Stage Application?
When submitting a U.S. National Stage Application, it’s recommended to use specific forms to clearly indicate the nature of the submission: Form PTO-1390: “Transmittal Letter To The United States Designated/Elected Office (DO/EO/US) Concerning A Submission Under 35 U.S.C. 371” EFS-Web: Select “U.S. National Stage Under 35 U.S.C. 371” when prompted for the type of filing…
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