What information do I need to check a patent’s maintenance fee status online?

To check a patent’s maintenance fee status online, you need two pieces of information: The patent number The corresponding application number The MPEP states: “Maintenance fee status information for a patent of interest can be obtained over the internet by entering the patent number and the corresponding application number in the appropriate spaces on the…

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What information should be included in correspondence after filing an inter partes reexamination request?

After filing a request for inter partes reexamination, subsequent correspondence should include specific identifying information. The MPEP states: “After the filing of the request for inter partes reexamination, any letters sent to the Office relating to the reexamination proceeding should identify the proceeding by the number of the patent undergoing reexamination, the reexamination request control…

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What information is required to identify another application or patent for interference?

To identify another application or patent for interference, the following information is typically required: Application serial number (for applications) Patent number (for patents) The MPEP 2304.02(a) states: “Usually an applicant seeking an interference will know the application serial number or the patent number of the application or patent, respectively, with which it seeks an interference.…

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What information should be included when filing papers after receiving an Issue Notification?

When filing papers after receiving an Issue Notification for a patent application, it’s crucial to include specific information to ensure proper processing. According to MPEP 1303.01: “Any paper filed after receiving the Issue Notification should include the indicated patent number, unless the application has been withdrawn from issue.” This means that when submitting any documents…

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How do I properly identify a patent in an assignment?

To properly identify a patent in an assignment, you must use the patent number. According to 37 CFR 3.21, “An assignment relating to a patent must identify the patent by the patent number.” This ensures that there is no ambiguity about which patent is being assigned. To learn more: patent assignment patent identification patent number

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