What are the Official Gazette Notices and where can I find them?

The Official Gazette Notices are an important part of the USPTO’s communication system. According to MPEP 1703, these notices include: Notices of patent and trademark suits Disclaimers filed Certificates of Correction issued Lists of applications and patents available for license or sale Notices of 37 CFR 1.47 applications General information such as orders, notices, changes…

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What happens if there’s a postal service interruption or emergency affecting patent filings?

In the event of a postal interruption or emergency, the USPTO will take the following actions: Place an announcement on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov Publish a notice in the Official Gazette These communications will provide instructions about filing patent applications and other patent-related papers. As stated in MPEP 511: “In the event of a…

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