What types of patent-related correspondence can be sent by facsimile to the USPTO?
According to MPEP 502.01, various types of patent-related correspondence can be transmitted by facsimile to the USPTO, including:
- Continued Prosecution Applications (CPAs) filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) (for design applications only)
- Amendments
- Declarations
- Petitions
- Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)
- Terminal disclaimers
- Notices of appeal and appeal briefs
- Requests for Continued Examination (RCEs) under 37 CFR 1.114
- Assignment documents
- Issue fee transmittals
- Authorizations to charge deposit accounts
The MPEP states: “37 CFR 1.6(d) specifies the types of correspondence which may be transmitted by facsimile.” However, it’s important to note that certain types of correspondence are prohibited from being sent by fax, as outlined in 37 CFR 1.6(d)(2)-(7).
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Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure