Transmission rules

Question 1

When filing via a facsimile, the filing date will be based on the:

Answer 1

time of receipt at Office

e.g. if filed at 10 Pm in LA, it’s 1 am ET and you will get filing date of next day.

Question 2

When filing via a EFS, the filing date will be based on the:

Answer 2

time of receipt at Office

Same as a fax

Question 3

To be granted a filing date the same as the mailing date, you must:

Answer 3

Transmit a Rule 1.53(b) or (d) application to the Patent Office by Post Office Express Mail before Midnight of the mailing date