Form PTO / SB / 24A Petition for Express Abandonment to Avoid Publication Under 37 Cfr 1.138(C)

What Is Form PTO/SB/24A?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on January 1, 2009 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/24A?A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/24A is to petition for express abandonment to avoid publication under 37 Cfr 1.138(C).

Q: What is express abandonment?A: Express abandonment is a request to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to abandon a patent application before it is published or granted.

Q: What does 37 Cfr 1.138(C) refer to?A: 37 Cfr 1.138(C) is a section of the Code of Federal Regulations that sets forth the requirements for petitioning for express abandonment to avoid publication.

Q: Why would someone file a petition for express abandonment?A: Someone may file a petition for express abandonment to prevent their patent application from being published, which can be useful if they no longer wish to pursue the patent or if they want to keep their invention confidential.

Q: Is Form PTO/SB/24A for use in both the United States and Canada?A: No, Form PTO/SB/24A is specific to the United States and is used for petitioning the USPTO.