What is the purpose of Form PTOL-90 in patent examination?
What is the purpose of Form PTOL-90 in patent examination?
Form PTOL-90, also known as the ‘Communications Attachment Form,’ serves as a cover sheet for all communications to the applicant in a patent examination process. According to the MPEP 707, ‘Form PTOL-90 is to be used as a cover sheet for all communications to the applicant and should include in the upper right hand portion, the filing date and the application number.’ This form helps organize and standardize communications between the USPTO and patent applicants, ensuring that important information such as filing dates and application numbers are clearly visible.
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