Form PTO / SB / 03 Plant Patent Application (35 Usc 161) Declaration (37 Cfr 1.63)

What Is Form PTO/SB/03?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on September 1, 2012 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of the PTO/SB/03 form?
A: The PTO/SB/03 form is used for filing a Plant Patent Application.

Q: What is a Plant Patent Application?
A: A Plant Patent Application is a type of patent application specifically for new and distinct plant varieties.

Q: What is the declaration section of the form?
A: The declaration section is where the applicant declares that they are the original and true inventor of the claimed plant variety.

Q: What is the significance of 35 U.S.C. 161?
A: 35 U.S.C. 161 is the section of the U.S. Patent Law that specifically covers Plant Patents.

Q: What is the importance of 37 CFR 1.63?
A: 37 CFR 1.63 is the section of the Code of Federal Regulations that provides the specific requirements for the declaration in a Plant Patent Application.