Where are patented and abandoned files that are not available in IFW stored?
Patented and abandoned files that are not available in the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system are stored in various locations: Files Repository: The primary storage location for non-IFW files. Remote warehouses: Older files are housed in remote warehouses located in Maryland and Virginia. The MPEP states: Patented and abandoned files that are not available in…
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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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