How are SIRs published and numbered?
According to the MPEP, SIRs are published and numbered as follows:
- Published SIRs are sequentially numbered in a separate “H” series, starting with number “H1”.
- A notice of the publication of each statutory invention registration is published in the Official Gazette.
- The SIR is mailed to the requester at the correspondence address provided.
The MPEP states: Published SIRs are sequentially numbered in a separate “H” series, starting with number “H1”.
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