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Sep 16, 2012 · For general assistance in completing the patent forms below or to request paper copies of the forms, contact the USPTO Contact Center Division at 1-800-786-9199 (1-800-PTO-9199) or …

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Either form PTO/AIA/01 or PTO/AIA/08 may be used for the required declaration in a utility application. We prefer form PTO/AIA/01, which must be filed together with an application data sheet.

Oct 30, 2024 · Form PTO/AIA/81A may be used to appoint a power of attorney in a patent resulting from an application filed on or after September 16, 2012 and must be signed by the applicant or the …

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If applicable, Micro-entity form signed by all inventors, if they meet the requirements for reduced fees (if more than one inventor, submit more than one form) Video Guidance for filling out the Micro Entity …

Jan 31, 2024 · The following supersede one or more portions of the current MPEP: Revised Form Paragraphs for Design Patents and Applications, January 14, 2025 Revised and New Form …