What is a Notice of Allowance in patent examination?

A Notice of Allowance is a document prepared and mailed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to inform an applicant that their patent application has been allowed. According to MPEP 1303, “A Notice of Allowance is prepared and mailed, and the mailing date appearing thereon is recorded in the image file wrapper table of contents.” This notice typically includes information about required fees and next steps in the patent process.

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• Notice of Allowance
• Patent Examination
• USPTO
• Patent Fees