What types of patent applications and documents can be filed via EFS-Web?
The following types of patent applications and documents can be filed via EFS-Web: Provisional patent applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(b) Nonprovisional utility patent applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) Nonprovisional design patent applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) International applications filed under the PCT in the United States Receiving Office National stage submissions under 35 U.S.C. 371…
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When filing patent correspondence, you should include the following identifying information: Application number (checked for accuracy, including series code and serial number) Art Unit number (copied from most recent Office communication) Filing date Name of the examiner who prepared the most recent Office action Title of invention Confirmation number As stated in 37 CFR 1.5(a):…
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