T.M.E.P. § 302.02
Multiple Copies of Papers Should Not Be Filed

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302.02 Multiple Copies of Papers Should Not Be Filed

Extract from 37 C.F.R. 2.193(a).

* * * Parties should not file duplicate copies of correspondence, unless the Office requires the filing of duplicate copies. The Office may dispose of duplicate copies of correspondence.

As a general rule, only one copy of each paper should be filed, unless more than one copy is specifically required by statute or rule, or a USPTO employee specifically requests more than one copy.

When filing a document electronically or by fax, a party should not send a follow-up copy unless the USPTO specifically requests a follow-up copy. 37 C.F.R. 2.193(a). Submission of duplicate papers can delay processing.