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Innovation & intellectual property · 06/06/2023Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USPTO Extends Option for Submission of PDF with Patent Application Filed in DOCX Format

Summary

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the temporary option for patent applicants to submit a PDF version of their patent application in DOCX format, in response to stakeholder requests, until further notice.

Original source language: Federal Register — Patent and Trademark OfficeOpen original release →

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