What is the Reexamination e-File system?
The Reexamination e-File system is a digital platform for viewing and managing reexamination proceeding documents. According to MPEP 2235: “The papers of a reexamination proceeding may be viewed on IFW. Patent Data Portal provides information for the reexamination proceeding as to the patent owner and requester, contents, status, and related Office proceedings (applications, patents and…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of the Patent Data Portal in the patent examination process?
The Patent Data Portal plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate records during the patent examination process. It is particularly important when preparing an application for issue. According to the MPEP: If any claim to domestic benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), 120, 121, 365(c), or 386(c) is added, deleted, and/or modified during prosecution of the…
Read MoreHow can USPTO personnel determine the current location or status of an application?
USPTO personnel should use Patent Data Portal to determine the current location or status of an application. For Image File Wrapper (IFW) applications, no location is associated with the file. As stated in MPEP 102: When it is desired to determine the current location or status of an application, Office personnel should use Patent Data…
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