What is an e-IDS and how is it submitted?
An e-IDS (electronic Information Disclosure Statement) is a way to submit information disclosure statements to the USPTO electronically. According to MPEP 609.07:
Information disclosure statements may be submitted to the Office via the USPTO patent electronic filing system. Applicants can file an e-IDS using EFS-Web by (A) entering the references’ citation information in an electronic data entry form, equivalent to the paper PTO/SB/08 form, and (B) transmitting the electronic data entry form to the Office.
This electronic submission method allows for efficient filing of IDSs, particularly for U.S. patents and patent application publications.
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Patent Procedure