What are the file size limitations for submitting reproductions through EFS-Web?

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.

According to MPEP 2909.02(a), there are specific file size limitations for submitting reproductions through EFS-Web:

“EFS-Web will not permit submission of any PDF or JPEG file via the “Attach Reproductions” section that exceeds a file size of two megabytes.”

This means that any file you attempt to upload through the “Attach Reproductions” section must be 2MB or smaller. It’s important to ensure your files meet this requirement before attempting to submit them.