Are powers to inspect accepted in Image File Wrapper (IFW) patent applications?
No, powers to inspect are not accepted in Image File Wrapper (IFW) applications. IFW applications are available through the Private Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system, and pro se applicants and attorneys of record have direct access to the IFW through Private PAIR when: A Customer Number is associated with the correspondence address for the…
Read MoreWhat information can I access about my unpublished patent application?
For unpublished patent applications, access to information is more restricted and typically limited to the applicant or their registered representative. Here’s what you need to know: Unpublished application information is available through Private PAIR. You must associate a Customer Number with your application to access this information. If you’re not the applicant or authorized representative,…
Read MoreHow can an applicant obtain specific information about their patent application status?
How can an applicant obtain specific information about their patent application status? While the USPTO limits the information provided over the phone, applicants have other methods to obtain detailed status information. MPEP 203.08 suggests: “Applicants can obtain more information using the Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system. PAIR provides customers direct secure access to their…
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