What is the purpose of Form PTO-37 in patent application allowance?
Form PTO-37, also known as the “Notice of Allowability,” serves several important purposes in the patent application allowance process:
- It officially notifies the applicant that their application has been allowed
- It provides a record of allowed claims
- It indicates any necessary amendments or corrections
- It lists any attached papers that are part of the Notice
According to MPEP 1302.03, “The Notice of Allowability is prepared and mailed by the examiner after an application is found to be in condition for allowance.” This form is a crucial document that marks the transition from examination to potential issuance of the patent.
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