What document descriptions should be used when filing entity status notifications in EFS-Web?

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based) BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When filing entity status notifications in EFS-Web, it is strongly recommended to use the following document descriptions as appropriate: Notification of loss of entitlement to small entity status Notification of loss of entitlement to micro entity status Using these specific document descriptions helps ensure that your notifications are properly categorized and processed by the USPTO. This recommendation is provided in MPEP 509.04(e) to facilitate efficient handling of entity status changes. Related Rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure 10 rules Collapse Signature Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status Notification MPEP 509.04(e) Required Notification of Loss of Micro Entity Status Implies Small Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification of Loss to Micro Entity Status Requires Regular Fees MPEP 509.04(e) Notification Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification Required for Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Permitted Notification Requirement for Micro Entity Status Change MPEP 509.04(e) Required Notification Requirement for Micro Entity Status Change MPEP 509.04(e) Permitted Fee Payment Does Not Notify Loss of Micro Entity Status MPEP 509.04(e) Notification of Fee Insufficiency Must Include Reason MPEP 509 Required New Certification Required After Loss Notification MPEP 509.04(e) Required Other Related FAQs 5 FAQs Collapse Does paying a fee in a non-micro entity amount automatically change my entity status? What is required when notifying the USPTO of a loss of micro entity status? What happens if I lose micro entity status during the patent process? How can I regain micro entity status after losing it? What happens to my entity status after n...