Final Rule: Changes To Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 21st Century Strategic Plan More Information

Rule by Rule Summary: Changes To Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 21st Century Strategic Plan (final rule)
69 Fed. Reg. 29865 (posted 01 Oct 2004) [PDF]

Highlights: Changes To Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 21st Century Strategic Plan (final rule) (posted 05 Oct 2004) [PDF]

Slide Set: Changes To Support Implementation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 21st Century Strategic Plan (final rule)* [PPT] [text version] [Download Zipped Version] [ZIP] (updated 1 Jan 2005)

* The original version of this Microsoft PowerPointTM slide set was posted on the Office's web site on October 1, 2004 and updated on October 26, 2004. In view of comments received, however, this revised version of the slide set includes clarification of several rules including 37 CFR §§ 1.57 and 1.115.

Examples of 37 CFR § 1.4 Signatures [PDF]