On this page you can find additional resources to help you understand what Preissuance Submissions are and how to file them.
How to File Third-Party Preissuance Submissions
Filing electronically
Filing by paper
Preissuance Submission Rules and Guidance
- Preissuance Submission Final Rules (77 Fed. Reg. 42150, July 17, 2012) [PDF]
- Preissuance Submission Proposed Rules (77 Fed. Reg. 448, January 5, 2012) [PDF]
- MPEP 1134: Third Party Inquiries and Correspondence in a Published Application
Frequently Asked Questions
AIA Information
Statistics
Presentations
- AIA Second Anniversary Speech (9/16/13) by Teresa Stanek Rea, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Deputy USPTO Director
- AIA Second Anniversary Presentation Slides [PDF]
Blogposts
- Preissuance Submissions Blog
Update on the Frequency, Compliance, and Content Of Preissuance Submissions (February 24, 2014)
- Director's Blog on Preissuance Submissions
A Status Update on Use of Third Party Prior Art Submissions and Post-Grant Reviews (December 17, 2012)
Press Releases
Contact Us
For Questions and clarifications about Third-Party Preissuance Submissions:
AIA Help Telephone: 1-855-HELPAIA
AIA Email: HelpAIA@uspto.gov (link sends e-mail)
USPTO responses are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as providing legal advice or legal opinions