Check this page for the latest information on operating status and availability of Online Business Systems. For Standard Hours of Availability for Online Business Systems, System Descriptions, and Operating Requirements/Compatibilities, see the links at left.
Current Status
Current Events
Patent Center Issues
AIA/14 upload option in Patent Center is temporarily unavailable
• Please use the Web ADS or No ADS options available in Patent Center.
• EFS Web is an alternative for filing applications with a PTO/AIA/14 fillable form
• If you have experienced this issue, please do not resubmit an Application Data Sheet
Resolved: Patent Center and Private PAIR Delays
The previously reported issue regarding new applications delays in Private PAIR and Patent Center has been resolved.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Patent Electronic Business Center (EBC) at ebc@uspto.gov or 866-217-9197.
Posted at 08:14AM Jan 14, 2022 in Current Status |
Planned Events
Planned Events
Electronic Filing System-Web (EFS-WEB) Maintenance
The OCIO will perform maintenance on EFS-Web beginning at 8 p.m., Sunday, January 16 and ending at 10 p.m., Sunday, January 16 ET.
During this maintenance period, Fee Worksheets and Acknowledgement Receipts for submissions will not be generated. There will be a delay before these documents will be available.
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, Monday - Friday ET, or email ebc@uspto.gov.
Office of Enrollment Discipline Information System Maintenance
The USPTO will perform maintenance on OEDIS beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 18 and ending at 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 18 ET.
The following systems will be unavailable during the maintenance period:
• Patent Practitioner Search
• Registered Practitioner Portal
• Exam Applicant Portal
Posted at 08:15AM Jan 14, 2022 in Planned Events |