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Filling out this form correctly is crucial for your provisional patent application. Ensure you provide accurate details about the inventor(s), title of the invention, and correspondence address. Follow the detailed instructions to avoid any mistakes.
How to fill out the Provisional Patent Application Cover Sheet - Instructions?
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Provide the inventor(s) details including residence and full names.
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Enter the title of the invention (maximum 500 characters).
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Provide the correspondence address including telephone and email.
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Check off the enclosed application parts and calculate the fees due.
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Choose the method of payment and provide authorization if applicable.
Who needs the Provisional Patent Application Cover Sheet - Instructions?
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Inventors who need to file a provisional application for a patent.
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Individuals or businesses seeking to protect their inventions.
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Applicants needing to claim priority from an earlier filed provisional application.
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Patent attorneys or agents assisting clients with patent applications.
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Organizations that developed an invention under a U.S. Government contract.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
To submit this form, you can mail it to Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. You can also submit the form electronically through the USPTO's online submission system. Ensure all sections are filled out accurately and any required additional documents are enclosed. For payment, you can include a check or money order, or provide credit card information via Form PTO-2038.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
The form is approved for use through 05/31/2024.
What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this form is to provide a standardized cover sheet for filing provisional patent applications. It includes sections for inventor details, correspondence address, and fee payment methods. By submitting accurate information on this form, applicants ensure compliance with USPTO requirements for provisional patent filings.
Tell me about this form and its components and fields line-by-line.
- 1. Inventor(s) Details: Include residence, given name, and family name of all inventors.
- 2. Title of the Invention: Provide a title for the invention (maximum 500 characters).
- 3. Correspondence Address: Include the complete address for all correspondence.
- 4. Enclosed Application Parts: Check all applicable parts including application data sheet, CDs, drawings, specifications, and others.
- 5. Fees Due: Indicate the filing fee and any additional application size fee if applicable.
- 6. Method of Payment: Specify the method of payment and provide necessary authorizations.
- 7. Government Support Declaration: Declare if the invention was made with government support and provide relevant details.
- 8. Warning: Caution about submitting personal information that may contribute to identity theft.
- 9. Signature: Include the signature, date, name, and telephone number of the applicant.
- 10. Privacy Act Statement: A statement about the information collection and its intended use.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failure to submit this form may result in the termination of proceedings and abandonment of the application.
- Termination of Proceedings: Your patent application may be terminated if the form is not submitted.
- Abandonment of Application: Failure to submit the form can cause the patent application to be abandoned.
- Fees and Deadlines: You may miss important deadlines and incur additional fees if the form is not submitted on time.
How do I know when to use this form?
- 1. Filing for a Provisional Patent: When you need to file a provisional patent application.
- 2. Claiming Priority: To claim priority from an earlier filed provisional application.
- 3. Government Contract: When the invention was made under a U.S. Government contract.
- 4. Small or Micro Entity Status: To certify small or micro entity status for fee reduction.
- 5. Submitting Correspondence: For submitting correspondence related to the provisional application.
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Can I use this form for non-provisional applications?
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