MPEP 500 - Handling of Papers Flashcards

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When Fax is Acceptable

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Fax is usually acceptable after an application has commenced including:

  1. CPAs
  2. Amendments
  3. Declarations
  4. Issue Fee Transmittals
  5. Authorizations to charge deposit account.
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When Fax is NOT Acceptable

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  1. Document that is required by statute to be certified.
  2. Application or other document for obtaining a filing date.
  3. Judge order.
  4. Color drawings
  5. Interference agreements and some interference correspondences.
  6. Secrecy related.
  7. International Application
  8. Copy of application and fee to enter national stage.
  9. Request for reexamination.
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3 Categories of Small Entities

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  1. Non-profits
  2. Independent Inventors
  3. Small Businesses
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Claim for priority required in every application, except ________?

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CPA (1.53(d)), where parent had a proper claim for foreign priority.

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When type of application can be filed by fax?

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CPA is the only application that can be filed by fax.

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