Do I need to submit copies of U.S. patents and patent application publications with an e-IDS?
No, you do not need to submit copies of U.S. patents and patent application publications when filing an e-IDS. The MPEP 609.07 states: Copies of U.S. patents and U.S. patent application publications cited in the IDS are not required to be submitted by the applicants with the e-IDS. However, it’s important to note that for…
Read MoreCan I use an electronic signature on an e-IDS?
Yes, electronic signatures are permitted on e-IDS submissions. The MPEP 609.07 states: Applicants and registered practitioners are permitted to sign portions of an EFS-Web submission, including an IDS, with an electronic signature. See 37 CFR 1.4(d)(3). This means that when submitting an e-IDS through the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-Web), you can use an electronic…
Read MoreWhat are the limits on the number of references in an e-IDS?
An e-IDS has specific limits on the number of references that can be included. According to MPEP 609.07: An individual e-IDS may contain a listing of (1) a combined total of 50 U.S. patents and U.S. patent application publications, (2) 50 foreign patent documents, and (3) 50 NPLs. Applicants are permitted to file more than…
Read MoreWhat is an e-IDS and how is it submitted?
An e-IDS (electronic Information Disclosure Statement) is a way to submit information disclosure statements to the USPTO electronically. According to MPEP 609.07: Information disclosure statements may be submitted to the Office via the USPTO patent electronic filing system. Applicants can file an e-IDS using EFS-Web by (A) entering the references’ citation information in an electronic…
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