INSTRUCTIONS: INFORMATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT BY APPLICANT (SB08a)

For more information on instructions, regard the following link: http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/portal/efs/US_ids_form_inst.doc

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 1”

In the header of the form, provide information for all fields if they apply. For the filing date, provide the date on which you’re providing this form. If you do not know the Art Unit location, leave this field blank.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 2”

For the U.S. Patents section, provide information for the examiner initial, cite number, patent number, kind code, issue date, name of the patentee, and all relevant information on passages. For more information, regard page 2 of the guide listed above.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 3”

In the U.S. Patent Application Publications section, do not leave any fields blank. Provide the examiner initial, cite number, publication number, kind code, publication date, name of patentee, and relevant passages. For more information, regard pages 2 and 3 of the guide listed above.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 4”

For the Foreign Patent Documents section, provide the examiner initial, cite number foreign document number, country code, kind code, publication date, name of patentee, and relevant passages. Check the box if an English translations for the document is attached. For more information, reference page three of the guide listed above.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 5”

For the Non-Patent Literature Documents section, provide the examiner initial and cite number. Provide the name of the author if known, title of the article or item, the publisher and the city or country where the article or item was published.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 6”

For the certification statement, regard 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98 to make all of the appropriate selections. Regard page 4 of the guide listed above for more information on the certification statement.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 7”

In the signature section, provide an electronic signature, the date for the submission of this document, and the registration number of the patent practitioner. Regard page 4 of the guide for more information.

“Information Disclosure Statement by Applicant SB08a Step 8”

For corresponding codes to states, intergovernmental organizations, and other entities, regard pages 5 through 7 of the guide. For a list of kind codes, regard page 8 of the guide.