Form PTO / SB / 96 Statement Under 37 Cfr 3.73(B)

What Is Form PTO/SB/96?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on November 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/SB/96?
A: Form PTO/SB/96 is a statement that is submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in accordance with 37 CFR 3.73(B).

Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/96?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/96 is to provide a statement to the USPTO regarding the status of a related application or granted patent in a foreign country.

Q: When should Form PTO/SB/96 be submitted?
A: Form PTO/SB/96 should be submitted within 3 months of the date of a notice of allowance or within 3 months of the issuance of a patent.

Q: What information is included in Form PTO/SB/96?
A: Form PTO/SB/96 includes information such as the related foreign patent or application number, the country in which the patent or application was filed, and the status of that foreign patent or application.

Q: Is Form PTO/SB/96 required for all patent applications?
A: No, Form PTO/SB/96 is only required if the applicant wants to rely on a related foreign patent or application to satisfy the requirement for a statement that the foreign patent or application has been filed, has resulted in a patent, or has been open to public inspection.