What forms are available for express abandonment to avoid publication?
The USPTO provides two forms for express abandonment to avoid publication: Form PTO/AIA/24A: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012 Form PTO/SB/24A: For applications filed before September 16, 2012 Both forms are used for “Petition for Express Abandonment to Avoid Publication Under 37 CFR 1.138(c)“. These forms can be found on the USPTO…
Read MoreWhat form is used for reviving an application abandoned due to failure to notify the USPTO of foreign filing?
For reviving a patent application that was abandoned due to failure to notify the USPTO of foreign or international filing, you should use Form PTO/SB/64a. The full title of this form is “Petition for Revival of an Application for Patent Abandoned for Failure to Notify the Office of a Foreign or International Filing (37 CFR…
Read MoreWhat form should I use to rescind a nonpublication request or notify the USPTO of foreign filing?
The USPTO provides Form PTO/SB/36 for rescinding a nonpublication request and/or notifying the office of foreign filing. Specifically, the form is titled “Rescission of Previous Nonpublication Request (35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(ii)) and, if Applicable, Notice of Foreign Filing (35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(iii)).” According to the MPEP: “Form PTO/SB/36 (revision April 2001 or later), “Rescission of Previous Nonpublication…
Read MoreHow can I request nonpublication of my patent application?
To request nonpublication of your patent application, you can use Form PTO/SB/35, “Nonpublication Request Under 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(i)“. This form should be submitted when filing your application. The MPEP states: “Form PTO/SB/35, “Nonpublication Request Under 35 U.S.C. 122(b)(2)(B)(i),” may be used by applicant for filing a request for nonpublication and the certification under 35 U.S.C.…
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