Patents Electronic Business Center (EBC)
The Electronic Business Center provides web application links, system news & help for the patent community. The following tools and web sites are available to aid you in your patent process.
- Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web)
- Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System
- Priority Document Exchange (PDX)
- Publication Site for Issued and Published Sequences (PSIPS)
- Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS)
- Assignments on the Web for Patents (AOTW-P)
- Official Gazette Online
- Patent Attorney/Agent Search
- Quick Links and Downloads
Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web)
Apply for a patent using the Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web):
- EFS-Web Unregistered eFilers – For Basic initial filing of patents.
- EFS-Web Registered eFilers – for enhanced filing, follow-on processing, saved submissions and more.
- Learn More About EFS-Web - EFS-Web Announcements and Resources
- Setup your Customer Number
Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System
Check the status on and view associated documents for patent applications. Public PAIR provides limited access to patent application information and documents. Private PAIR provides secure, authorized access to patent application information and documents for registered customers.
Priority Document Exchange (PDX)
Program for direct electronic priority document exchange with participating foreign intellectual property offices (EPO, JPO, KIPO, and WIPO)
Publication Site for Issued and Published Sequences (PSIPS)
Search for published patent sequences.
- Publication Site for Issued and Published Sequences (PSIPS)
- Sequence Software (biotech - Checker & PatentIn)
Quick Links and Downloads
Quick links and downloads can be found on the EBC Section of the USPTO's Patents Home Page . The only link not on that page is for Associate Patent Serial Numbers (a Microsoft Excel file (Windows)).
