What happens to the expiration date of a provisional patent application if it falls on a weekend or holiday?
If the 12-month pendency period of a provisional patent application expires on a weekend or federal holiday, it is extended to the next business day. According to MPEP 710.05: “The period of pendency of a provisional application will be extended to the next succeeding secular or business day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or…
Read MoreHow long is a provisional patent application valid?
A provisional patent application has a limited lifespan. According to MPEP 201.04: “A provisional application will automatically be abandoned 12 months after its filing date and will not be subject to revival to restore it to pending status thereafter. See 35 U.S.C. 111(b)(5).” However, there is a provision for extending this period in certain circumstances:…
Read MoreWhat types of national applications can be filed with the USPTO?
What types of national applications can be filed with the USPTO? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) accepts several types of national applications. These include: Utility patent applications: For new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter. Design patent applications: For new, original, and ornamental designs for articles of…
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