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

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.

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Topics: MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: EFS-Web, USPTO