This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form PTO/SB/64PCT for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on January 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 PTO/SB/64PCT?
A: PTO/SB/64PCT is a form used to petition for the revival of an International (Pct) Application for Patent Designating the U.S. that has been abandoned unintentionally.
Q: When should I use the PTO/SB/64PCT form?
A: You should use the PTO/SB/64PCT form if your International (Pct) Application for Patent Designating the U.S. has been abandoned unintentionally under 37 Cfr 1.137(A).
Q: What does it mean for an application to be abandoned unintentionally?
A: An application is considered abandoned unintentionally when the applicant did not intend to abandon the application and the abandonment occurred due to an error or oversight.
Q: What is 37 Cfr 1.137(A)?
A: 37 Cfr 1.137(A) is a section of the Code of Federal Regulations that provides the criteria for petitioning for revival of an abandoned patent application.
Q: How do I fill out the PTO/SB/64PCT form?
A: You need to provide information about the abandoned application, the reasons for the unintentional abandonment, and any additional evidence or arguments supporting your petition for revival.
Q: What happens after I file the PTO/SB/64PCT form?
A: After you file the PTO/SB/64PCT form, the USPTO will review your petition and supporting documents. If approved, your abandoned application will be revived and further prosecution can continue.
Q: Can I petition for revival of an intentionally abandoned application using the PTO/SB/64PCT form?
A: No, the PTO/SB/64PCT form is specifically for petitioning for revival of an International (Pct) Application for Patent Designating the U.S. that has been abandoned unintentionally.
Form Details:
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