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Oct 17, 2025 · Find existing patents, published patent applications and other published patent documentation

Sep 16, 2012 · For general assistance in completing the patent forms below or to request paper copies of the forms, contact the USPTO Contact Center Division at 1-800-786-9199 (1-800-PTO-9199) or …

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency under the Department of Commerce and is responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

An application data sheet (ADS) in accordance with 37 CFR 1.76(c) identifying the change and a Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c) (Form PTO/AIA/96 or equivalent) are included.

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Feb 2, 2013 · If the applicant is two or more joint inventors, then the ADS must be signed by all joint inventors who are the applicant, or one or more joint-inventor applicants who have been given power …