What is express abandonment of a patent application?

Express abandonment is a formal procedure where an applicant or their attorney/agent voluntarily abandons a patent application. According to MPEP 711.01, A letter of abandonment properly signed becomes effective when an appropriate official of the Office takes action thereon. This means the abandonment is officially recognized when processed by the USPTO.

To learn more:

• express abandonment
• patent application
• USPTO
• MPEP 711.01

To learn more:

• MPEP 711.01