What information can be obtained about a pending application under MPEP 102?

Under MPEP 102, limited information about a pending application can be obtained, including:

• Application number
• Filing date
• Whether the application has been published
• Whether the application has been assigned
• Power of attorney
• Name of the examiner to whom the application is assigned
• Status of the application (e.g., pending, abandoned, or issued)
• Group art unit number
• Filing receipt information
• If available, projected publication date

However, access to the application file itself is restricted unless special circumstances apply or the application has been published.