Form PTO / SB / 64 Petition for Revival of an Application for Patent Abandoned Unintentionally Under 37 Cfr 1.137(A)

What Is Form PTO/SB/64?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on October 1, 2021 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/64?
A: Form PTO/SB/64 is a petition for revival of an application for patent that was unintentionally abandoned under 37 Cfr 1.137(A).

Q: When should Form PTO/SB/64 be used?
A: Form PTO/SB/64 should be used when an application for patent was unintentionally abandoned and the applicant wants to request its revival.

Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/64?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/64 is to request the revival of an application for patent that was abandoned unintentionally.

Q: What is meant by 'abandoned unintentionally'?
A: Abandoned unintentionally refers to a situation where an applicant failed to respond to an Office Action or other correspondence from the USPTO without intending to abandon the application.

Q: Under what regulation can an application be revived using Form PTO/SB/64?
A: Form PTO/SB/64 is used to petition for revival under 37 Cfr 1.137(A).