What is the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system and how can I access it?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The Image File Wrapper (IFW) system is a digital system used by the USPTO…
Read MoreWhat is Private PAIR and how can I access it for international patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules3 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Private PAIR (Patent Application Information Retrieval) is a system that…
Read MoreCan I change the correspondence address or appoint/change an agent through Private PAIR?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, you cannot change the correspondence address or appoint/change an…
Read MoreHow can I access patent application status information?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Patent application status information is available through two main systems:…
Read MoreWhat information can I find about my patent application status?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The USPTO provides several ways to obtain information about the status of your patent…
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