What is the purpose of form PTOL-37 in patent examination?
What is the purpose of form PTOL-37 in patent examination? Form PTOL-37, also known as the “Notice of Allowability,” serves an important purpose in the patent examination process. According to MPEP 1303.01: “If an amendment is filed after the mailing of a Notice of Allowance (PTOL-85) but before payment of the issue fee, and the…
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A Notice of Allowability (form PTOL-37) is an official document used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to inform patent applicants that their application has been placed in condition for allowance. As stated in MPEP 1302.03: “A Notice of Allowability form PTOL-37 is used whenever an application has been placed in condition…
Read MoreWhat information should be included in a Notice of Allowability?
A Notice of Allowability (form PTOL-37) should include specific information related to the allowance of the patent application. According to MPEP 1302.03: “The date of any communication and/or interview which resulted in the allowance should be included in the notice.” Based on this guidance, a Notice of Allowability typically includes: The application number and filing…
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