Instructions for Form PTO / AIA / 08 Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application (37 Cfr 1.63)

Form PTO/AIA/08 Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application (37 Cfr 1.63)

This document contains official instructions for Form PTO/AIA/08 , Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application (37 Cfr 1.63) - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office. An up-to-date fillable Form PTO/AIA/08 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/AIA/08?
A: Form PTO/AIA/08 is a declaration form used for utility or design patent applications.

Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/AIA/08?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/AIA/08 is to declare the inventors' information and ownership of the patent application.

Q: Who should fill out Form PTO/AIA/08?
A: The inventors or their legal representatives should fill out Form PTO/AIA/08.

Q: What information is required in Form PTO/AIA/08?
A: Form PTO/AIA/08 requires the inventors' names, addresses, and citizenship, as well as information on any assignees or owners of the patent application.

Q: Are there any fees to submit Form PTO/AIA/08?
A: There are no fees to submit Form PTO/AIA/08.

Q: Can Form PTO/AIA/08 be filed electronically?
A: Yes, Form PTO/AIA/08 can be filed electronically through the USPTO's Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web).

Q: Is Form PTO/AIA/08 required for every patent application?
A: Yes, Form PTO/AIA/08 is required for every utility or design patent application in the United States.

Q: What happens if Form PTO/AIA/08 is not filed?
A: If Form PTO/AIA/08 is not filed, the patent application may not be considered complete and may not receive a filing date.

Q: Can I make changes to Form PTO/AIA/08 after it is submitted?
A: Changes to Form PTO/AIA/08 can be made through the USPTO's Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) prior to the application being granted or abandoned.