Record Description:
Patent applications provided the earliest and ongoing versions in a patent file, and can necessary to provide scope and background in case of any patent litigation. Once an application is submitted to the USPTO, it is also available there.
Administrative Unit Responsible for Establishing Retention Criteria:
Official Files Maintained By:
Record Category:
UI Retention Guidelines:
Patent Term + 5 Years
Confidential:
Yes
Vital:
Yes
Year Updated:
2017