Eighteen-Month Publication
Since a confirmation number is needed to file an EFS copy
The patent application publication will also be based upon the EFS copy if it is filed within one month of the mail date of the first Filing Receipt indicating the application’s confirmation number
- See Assignment of Confirmation Number and Time Period for Filing a Copy of an Application by EFS for Eighteen-Month Publication Purposes, 1241 Off. Gaz. Pat. Office 97 (Dec. 26, 2000)