United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Private PAIR Overview [PDF] - Learn the basics on using Private PAIR to access real-time application status information

e-Office Action [PDF] - Learn more about the e-Office Action program and receiving e-notification of USPTO communication

Customer Details [PDF] - Learn how to view and update customer number information

PCT Search [PDF] - Learn how to search International application numbers via PAIR

XML Download [PDF] - Learn how to download application information in Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) format

Order Entry Management System [PDF] - Learn how to order Certified patent applications via PAIR