Form PTO / AIA / 24A Petition for Express Abandonment to Avoid Publication Under 37 Cfr 1.138(C)

What Is Form PTO/AIA/24A?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2017 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/AIA/24A?
A: Form PTO/AIA/24A is a petition for express abandonment to avoid publication under 37 CFR 1.138(C).

Q: What is the purpose of form PTO/AIA/24A?
A: The purpose of form PTO/AIA/24A is to request express abandonment of a patent application in order to prevent its publication.

Q: What is 37 CFR 1.138(C)?
A: 37 CFR 1.138(C) is a section of the United States Code of Regulations that allows for express abandonment of a patent application to avoid publication.

Q: Why would someone want to file form PTO/AIA/24A?
A: Someone may want to file form PTO/AIA/24A to prevent the publication of their patent application if they no longer wish to pursue patent protection.

Q: Is there a fee for filing form PTO/AIA/24A?
A: Yes, there is a fee associated with filing form PTO/AIA/24A. The current fee can be found on the USPTO's fee schedule.

Q: What happens after filing form PTO/AIA/24A?
A: After filing form PTO/AIA/24A, the patent application will be considered abandoned and will not be published. The applicant will not be able to pursue patent protection for the abandoned application.