What are the guidelines for status inquiries in patent applications?

The MPEP provides specific guidelines for status inquiries in patent applications: Status inquiries are encouraged to be made via the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system at https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/checking-application-status/check-filing-status-your-patent-application. If PAIR is unavailable or the inquiry cannot be answered by PAIR, applicants can contact the Technology Center (TC) customer service center. The MPEP states: Applicants and…

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What are the recommended methods for checking application status?

What are the recommended methods for checking application status? The USPTO recommends several methods for checking application status: Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system: This is the primary method for checking application status online. PAIR provides real-time access to the status of patent applications. USPTO Call Center: For those who cannot access the Internet, the…

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