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Form PTO / AIA / 24 Express Abandonment Under 37 Cfr 1.138
What Is Form PTO/AIA/24?
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 PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment is a form used to request abandonment of a patent application under 37 CFR 1.138.
Q: When is PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment used?
A: PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment is used when an applicant wants to abandon their patent application quickly and without waiting for an official notice of abandonment.
Q: What is 37 CFR 1.138?
A: 37 CFR 1.138 is a section of the Code of Federal Regulations that outlines the procedures for requesting abandonment of a patent application.
Q: How can I request abandonment using PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: To request abandonment, you need to fill out the PTO/AIA/24 form, provide the necessary information, and submit it to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Q: Is there a fee for filing PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: Yes, there is a fee associated with filing the PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment form. The current fee can be found on the USPTO's fee schedule.
Q: Can I file PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment electronically?
A: Yes, you can file the PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment form electronically through the USPTO's Electronic Filing System (EFS).
Q: What happens after I submit PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: After you submit the PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment form, the USPTO will process your request and send you a confirmation of abandonment.
Q: Can I withdraw my request for PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: No, once you submit the PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment form, you cannot withdraw your request. The abandonment will be final.
Q: Are there any alternatives to using PTO/AIA/24 Express Abandonment?
A: Yes, if you don't need to abandon your patent application quickly, you can wait for an official notice of abandonment from the USPTO.
Form Details:
- Released on July 1, 2017;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office;
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