What information is required to order a patented or abandoned file through the File Ordering System (FOS)?
To order a patented or abandoned file through the File Ordering System (FOS), examiners need to provide the following information:
- Delivery organization (i.e., art unit)
- Employee number
- Patent number(s) and/or application number(s) of the file(s) needed
The MPEP states: To place such an order, the system requires the examiner’s delivery organization (i.e. art unit), employee number, and patent number(s) and/or application number(s) of the file(s) that are needed.
This information is necessary for the Files Repository to process and fulfill the request accurately.
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