What is a Certificate of Mailing or Transmission?
A Certificate of Mailing or Transmission is a procedure under 37 CFR 1.8 that allows correspondence to be considered timely filed with the USPTO if it meets certain conditions. As stated in the MPEP: “Under 37 CFR 1.8, a person may state on certain papers directed to the Office (some exceptions are stated in 37…
Read MoreHow long do I have to file a nonprovisional application after filing a provisional application?
According to MPEP 203.05, you have 12 months from the filing date of your provisional application to file a nonprovisional application. The MPEP states: “in the case of a provisional application, no later than 12 months after the filing date of the provisional application” If you don’t file a nonprovisional application within this timeframe, your…
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