How do I request simultaneous issuance of patents?
To request simultaneous issuance of patents, follow these steps:
- Ensure all applications have reached the allowance stage and received a Notice of Allowance and Fee(s) Due (PTOL-85).
- Submit a request to: Mail Stop Issue Fee, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450, Attention: Office of Patent Publication.
- Include the following information for each allowed application:
- Application number
- Filing date
- Name(s) of inventor(s)
- Title of invention
- Date of allowance
- Attach separate copies of the request to each Fee(s) Transmittal (PTOL-85B).
As stated in MPEP 1306.02, “Separate copies of the request must accompany each Fee(s) Transmittal (PTOL-85B).”
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