What information can be obtained about a pending application under MPEP 102?
Under MPEP 102, limited information about a pending application can be obtained, including: Application number Filing date Whether the application has been published Whether the application has been assigned Power of attorney Name of the examiner to whom the application is assigned Status of the application (e.g., pending, abandoned, or issued) Group art unit number…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle mail received on weekends or holidays?
The USPTO does not officially receive mail on weekends or federal holidays when the office is closed. Any correspondence received on these days is typically stamped with the next business day’s date. For example, if mail is delivered to the USPTO on a Saturday, it will be stamped with the following Monday’s date (or Tuesday…
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