Form PTO / AIA / 96 Statement Under 37 Cfr 3.73(C)

What Is Form PTO/AIA/96?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on August 1, 2012 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/AIA/96?
A: Form PTO/AIA/96 is a form used in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to submit a statement under 37 CFR 3.73(C).

Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/AIA/96?
A: The purpose of Form PTO/AIA/96 is to provide a written statement to the USPTO regarding corrections to certain errors in a patent or application.

Q: When should Form PTO/AIA/96 be used?
A: Form PTO/AIA/96 should be used when certain errors in a patent or application need to be corrected after the patent is granted or the application is published.

Q: What type of errors can be corrected using Form PTO/AIA/96?
A: Form PTO/AIA/96 can be used to correct inventorship, errors in the identification of the application or patent, or errors in the priority claim.

Q: Is there a fee to submit Form PTO/AIA/96?
A: Yes, there is a fee associated with submitting Form PTO/AIA/96. The current fee can be found on the USPTO's fee schedule.

Q: Are there any specific requirements for completing Form PTO/AIA/96?
A: Yes, the form must be signed and accompanied by a proper identification of the error and a statement explaining the basis for the requested correction.

Q: Can an attorney or agent submit Form PTO/AIA/96 on behalf of the applicant?
A: Yes, an attorney or agent can submit Form PTO/AIA/96 on behalf of the applicant.

Q: What happens after submitting Form PTO/AIA/96?
A: After submitting Form PTO/AIA/96, the USPTO will review the form and the requested corrections. If approved, the necessary changes will be made to the patent or application.

Q: Can Form PTO/AIA/96 be used for multiple corrections?
A: Yes, Form PTO/AIA/96 can be used to request multiple corrections as long as they are related to inventorship, identification, or priority claim errors.