Eighteen-Month Publication

• Exceptions to eighteen-month publication:

• The “nonpublication” request may be rescinded at any time (see PTO form PTO/SB/36)

• If an application is subsequently filed in another country (or under international agreement) that requires eighteen-month publication

  • the applicant must notify the USPTO within forty-five days or the application will become abandoned
  • application may be revived if the delay in providing notice was unintentional

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