USPTO Systems Status and Availability

Monday Sep 21, 2020

Planned Events

Multiple System Maintenance

The USPTO will perform maintenance affecting multiple systems beginning at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, September 26 and ending at 5 a.m., Saturday, September 26 ET.

The following systems and systems that interface with these systems will be unavailable during the maintenance period:

  • Patent Center
  • 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, 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, Monday - Friday ET, or email ebc@uspto.gov .