Certification Of Pro Bono Representation {PTO-AIA-440}

PTO/AIA/440, CERTIFICATION OF PRO BONO REPRESENTATION. This form certifies that a filing was pro bono to better track assistance provided to financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses. This certification form is used by patent attorneys or agents who provide legal services on a pro bono basis to inventors and small businesses who cannot afford to pay for legal services. The form certifies that the attorney or agent has agreed to represent the inventor or small business without charge, and that the representation is part of a pro bono program that complies with the requirements of 37 CFR 11.16. This certification is required to participate in the USPTO's Pro Bono Program, which connects inventors and small businesses with volunteer attorneys and agents who provide free legal services to help secure patent protection for their inventions. www.FormsWorkflow.com