Form Ao 120 PDF Details

When navigating the complexities of intellectual property law, especially concerning patents and trademarks, the AO 120 form serves as a crucial document for maintaining clear communication with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This document is specifically crafted to report on the initiation, amendment, and conclusion of legal actions involving patents or trademarks. Whether it's a new case filing or a determination regarding an already existing case, this form ensures that all relevant details are promptly shared with the USPTO in accordance with sections 35 U.S.C. § 290 and 15 U.S.C. § 1116. The form captures essential information including the docket number, filing date, involved district court, parties to the case, and details about the patent or trademark in question, like its number and the holder. It further records the nature of the document that added the patent or trademark to the case—be it an amendment, an answer, a cross bill, or another type of pleading. Finally, any decisions or judgments rendered in the case are also reported through this form. By completing the AO 120 form, filers play a pivotal role in keeping the USPTO informed about the legal proceedings that could affect the status and rights associated with patents or trademarks, ensuring the agency's records are up-to-date and facilitating the proper administration of intellectual property rights in the United States.

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AO 120 (Rev. 08/10)

TO:

Mail Stop 8

REPORT ON THE

Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

P.O. Box 1450

Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

FILING OR DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION REGARDING A PATENT OR TRADEMARK

In Compliance with 35 U.S.C. § 290 and/or 15 U.S.C. § 1116 you are hereby advised that a court action has been

 

 

filed in the U.S. District Court

 

 

on the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G Trademarks or

G Patents. ( G the patent action involves 35 U.S.C. § 292.):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOCKET NO.

 

DATE FILED

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAINTIFF

 

 

 

 

DEFENDANT

PATENT OR

DATE OF PATENT

TRADEMARK NO.

OR TRADEMARK

1

2

3

4

5

HOLDER OF PATENT OR TRADEMARK

In the above—entitled case, the following patent(s)/ trademark(s) have been included:

DATE INCLUDED

INCLUDED BY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G Amendment

G Answer

G Cross Bill

G Other Pleading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PATENT OR

DATE OF PATENT

 

 

HOLDER OF PATENT OR TRADEMARK

TRADEMARK NO.

OR TRADEMARK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the above—entitled case, the following decision has been rendered or judgement issued:

DECISION/JUDGEMENT

CLERK

(BY) DEPUTY CLERK

DATE

Copy 1—Upon initiation of action, mail this copy to Director Copy 3—Upon termination of action, mail this copy to Director Copy 2—Upon filing document adding patent(s), mail this copy to Director Copy 4—Case file copy