This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on July 1, 2009 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form PTO/SB/35?
A: Form PTO/SB/35 is a Nonpublication Request form used in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Q: What is a Nonpublication Request?
A: A Nonpublication Request is a request made to the USPTO to not publish the patent application.
Q: What is 35 U.S.C. 122(B)(2)(B)(I)?
A: 35 U.S.C. 122(B)(2)(B)(I) is a section of the United States Code that grants the option to file a Nonpublication Request.
Q: When should Form PTO/SB/35 be used?
A: Form PTO/SB/35 should be used when the applicant wants to keep their patent application confidential and not have it published.
Q: Is the use of Form PTO/SB/35 mandatory?
A: No, the use of Form PTO/SB/35 is optional. The applicant can choose whether or not to file a Nonpublication Request.
Form Details:
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