INSTRUCTIONS: UTILITY PATENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL (SB0005)

This form is only used for non provisional applications under 37 CRF 1.52(b). The form is also approved for use through January 31, 2014.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 1”

In the header of the form, fill in the attorney docket number if you’re using an attorney, the name of the first inventor if there is more than 1 inventor, the title, and the express mail label number.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 2”

In steps one through four, check all of the boxes that apply. For steps three and four, provide the total amount of pages for each form.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 3”

In step five, provide what type of Oath of Declaration you provided. If you deleted any inventors, provide a written statement and check the appropriate box.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 4”

For steps six and seven, check all of the boxes that apply. For step eight, check items a. through c. if applicable.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 5”

For step nine, check the box stating you’ve provided all assignment papers and state the full legal name of the assignee.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 6”

If there is an assignee, check the first box in step 10. If you’re using a power of attorney, check the second box in step 10.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 7”

In steps eleven through 16, make sure all of the boxes are checked indicating all of the necessary documents are attached to this form.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 8”

If you’ve provided additional forms, check the box in step seventeen and list the forms that were provided.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 9”

If this is a continuing application, you need to check the appropriate box in step eighteen and then provide the following information:

· the prior application examiner

· the Art Unit

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 10”

In step nineteen, make sure you provide all of the contact information for the correspondent. Do not leave any fields blank.

“Utility Patent Application Transmittal SB0005 Step 11”

At the bottom of the documents, provide your signature, printed name, the date the form was signed, and the registration number of your attorney or agent. Make sure you read the Privacy Statement on the second page.