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Form PTO / SB / 26 Terminal Disclaimer to Obviate a Double Patenting Rejection Over a "prior" Patent
What Is Form PTO/SB/26?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on August 1, 2011 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form PTO/SB/26?
A: Form PTO/SB/26 is a Terminal Disclaimer form.
Q: What is a Terminal Disclaimer?
A: A Terminal Disclaimer is a legal document that is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to obviate a double patenting rejection over a 'prior' patent.
Q: What is a double patenting rejection?
A: A double patenting rejection occurs when a patent application claims subject matter that is already claimed in a previously granted patent.
Q: How does a Terminal Disclaimer help in overcoming a double patenting rejection?
A: A Terminal Disclaimer legally disclaims or agrees to forfeit certain patent term rights to prevent a double patenting rejection.
Q: What is the purpose of the Form PTO/SB/26 Terminal Disclaimer?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/SB/26 is to provide the necessary information and declarations to file a Terminal Disclaimer with the USPTO.
Form Details:
- Released on August 1, 2011;
- 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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