This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is the PTO/SB/15B form?
A: The PTO/SB/15B form is a certification form related to micro entity status in the United States.
Q: What is the purpose of the PTO/SB/15B form?
A: The purpose of the form is to certify micro entity status based on being an institution of higher education.
Q: What is micro entity status?
A: Micro entity status is a special status that allows individuals and small entities to pay reduced fees for patent applications and other patent-related services.
Q: Who can use the PTO/SB/15B form?
A: The form can be used by individuals or entities who are claiming micro entity status based on being an institution of higher education.
Q: What is an institution of higher education?
A: An institution of higher education is a college, university, or other educational institution that offers post-secondary education and grants degrees.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of Form PTO/SB/15B by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office.