This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on February 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form PTO/SB/08A?
A: Form PTO/SB/08A is a form used by applicants to provide an Information Disclosure Statement to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Q: What is an Information Disclosure Statement?
A: An Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) is a document submitted by an applicant to the USPTO to disclose any prior art or related information that may be relevant to the patentability of their invention.
Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/08A?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/08A is to provide the USPTO with an IDS, disclosing any prior art or related information that may be relevant to the patentability of the invention.
Q: Can Form PTO/SB/08A be submitted under 37 Cfr 1.99?
A: No, Form PTO/SB/08A is not for submission under 37 Cfr 1.99. It is used by the applicant to provide information but not for the purpose of complying with 37 Cfr 1.99.
Q: Who can use Form PTO/SB/08A?
A: Form PTO/SB/08A can be used by any applicant who wishes to provide an Information Disclosure Statement to the USPTO.
Form Details:
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