USPTO Systems Status and Availability

Monday Sep 23, 2013

EFS-Web and TESS Technical Problems

EFS-Web Technical Problems

EFS-Web filers may experience intermittent slowness or unscheduled outages. If you are unable to access EFS-Web, please clear the browser cache, close your browser, and try again. USPTO is aware of the issue and working to address it.

EFS-Web Contingency is available to accept new applications: http://www.uspto.gov/patents/process/file/efs/contingency.jsp

TESS Technical Problems

The Free Form search screen is not currently supporting the “multiple search” function in the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). The “multiple search” issue is being addressed by staff at the USPTO. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.