How are non-IFW patent files ordered and retrieved for examination?
For patent files not available in the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system, a specific ordering process is in place: Files are stored at the Files Repository or remote warehouses. Examiners use the File Ordering System (FOS) to request files. The system requires the examiner’s delivery organization, employee number, and patent/application numbers. A response screen informs…
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