How can an applicant obtain specific information about their patent application status?
How can an applicant obtain specific information about their patent application status?
While the USPTO limits the information provided over the phone, applicants have other methods to obtain detailed status information. MPEP 203.08 suggests:
“Applicants can obtain more information using the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system. PAIR provides customers direct secure access to their own patent application status information, as well as to general patent information publicly available.”
Applicants can use Private PAIR to access confidential application information, including filing dates, office actions, and current status. For applications not yet published, this is the primary method for obtaining detailed status information.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure