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Form PTO / AIA / 26 Terminal Disclaimer to Obviate a Double Patenting Rejection Over a "prior" Patent
What Is Form PTO/AIA/26?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on April 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is a PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer?
A: A PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer is a legal document used to address a double patenting rejection over a prior patent.
Q: What is the purpose of a PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer?
A: The purpose of a PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer is to obviate a double patenting rejection over a prior patent.
Q: What is double patenting?
A: Double patenting refers to the situation where an inventor obtains two separate patents for the same invention.
Q: How does a PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer address a double patenting rejection?
A: A PTO/AIA/26 Terminal Disclaimer addresses a double patenting rejection by disclaiming any terminal part of the later patent that would extend beyond the expiration date of the prior patent.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2014;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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