How your patent application is processed (page 4 of 4)
After examination
1. Allowance
Tel.: 819-997-2839
Your application is approved by the Patent Examiner.
| How we'll inform you… | …and when | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| You will receive a Notice of Allowance by mail.
At this time, payment of the final fee will be requested. If you do not pay the fee, your application will be abandoned*. |
…within 12 weeks of approval.
The final fee must be paid within 6 months of the Notice of Allowance. |
Fees (Item 6) |
2. Grant
Tel.: 819-997-1214
When the final fee is received, your grant is prepared and can be accessed via our Web site.
| How we'll inform you… | …and when | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| The patent grant will be mailed to you or your patent agent, if you have one. | …within 12 weeks of receipt of your final fee payment. |
(* Applications which are abandoned can be reinstated by making a request within the prescribed time limit, taking the necessary action and paying a reinstatement fee (Item 7).)
| Table of Contents | Prior to examination |
| Maintenance Fees & Assignments | Examination | After examination |
