How can USPTO staff access reexamination file data through OPSG?
USPTO staff can access reexamination file data through the One Patent Service Gateway (OPSG) system using the following steps, as outlined in MPEP 2235: From the USPTO intranet site, click on “Patent Data Portal” Click on “General Information” Select “search by” patent number Enter the patent number in the box Click on “Search” When the…
Read MoreWhat information can be retrieved from the USPTO’s automated data management system?
The USPTO’s automated data management system allows for the retrieval of various types of information related to patent applications. According to the MPEP: “Among other items, classification, examiner docket, attorney, inventor, status, and prosecution history data as well as the location of each paper application can be retrieved and updated online.” Key retrievable information includes:…
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