Question: Name two types of correspondence that may not be transmitted by facsimile. Answer: Facsimile transmissions are not permitted and, if submitted, will not be accorded a date of receipt in the following situations: A document that is required by statute to be certified A national patent application specification and drawing (provisional or nonprovisional) or other correspondence for the purpose of obtaining an application filing date, other than a continued prosecution application; An international application for patent; A copy of the international application and the basic national fee necessary to enter the national stage; A third-party submission. Correspondence relating to…

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