Can status information be provided for unpublished patent applications?
In general, status information cannot be provided for unpublished patent applications, unless the requester is: The applicant A patent practitioner of record The assignee or an assignee of an undivided part interest The inventor or a joint inventor A registered attorney or agent named in the application papers Alternatively, a person with written authority from…
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For unpublished patent applications, access to information is more restricted and typically limited to the applicant or their registered representative. Here’s what you need to know: Unpublished application information is available through Private PAIR. You must associate a Customer Number with your application to access this information. If you’re not the applicant or authorized representative,…
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