Planned Events
Multiple Systems Maintenance
The USPTO will perform maintenance affecting multiple systems beginning at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, September 21 and ending at 5 a.m., Saturday, September 21 ET.
The following systems and systems that interface with these systems will be unavailable during the maintenance period:
- EFS-Web for Registered eFilers
- Private PAIR
- Sponsorship Tool
During this maintenance period, if you need to file a new patent application, you can use EFS-Web for unregistered eFilers or EFS-Web Contingency.
If you need to file a follow-on submission, please use an alternative filing method.
If you have questions, please contact the Patent Electronic Business Center (EBC) at (866) 217-9197 during their operating hours of 6 a.m. to midnight ET, Monday - Friday, or email ebc@uspto.gov.
Posted at 11:50AM Sep 18, 2019 in Planned Events |