MPEP 500 - Handling of Papers

Question 1

When Fax is Acceptable

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

When Fax is NOT Acceptable

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

3 Categories of Small Entities

Answer 3

1. Non-profits
2. Independent Inventors
3. Small Businesses

Question 4

Claim for priority required in every application, except ________?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

When type of application can be filed by fax?

Answer 5

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