USPTO Internal System Status Updates

USPTO Internal System Status Updates https://www.uspto.gov/ en Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:15:07 -0400 Mon, 02 Mar 26 10:32:57 -0500 Planned Network Maintenance https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260304-planned-network-maintenance Planned event <p><span>There is planned Network (Netskope Upgrade - Release 135) maintenance scheduled for the following dates and times:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span>Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4 and ending at 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 5</span></li><li><span>Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5 and ending at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, March 6</span></li><li><span>Beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11</span></li></ul><p><span>Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p> Last updated: Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-bd62adda0a15d34a8c86aecbf40eae2af656ba2c4d9902b9112069c21f41d4f6"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-03-04T17:36:48-05:00" class="datetime">Mar 4, 2026 05:36 PM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-03-04T08:18:10-05:00" class="datetime">Mar 4, 2026 08:18 AM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-03-04T08:14:27-05:00" class="datetime">Mar 4, 2026 08:14 AM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260304-planned-network-maintenance 2026-03-04T08:11:25 - 2026-03-11T01:00:00 USPTO Internal System Status Updates There is planned Network (Netskope Upgrade - Release 135) maintenance scheduled for the following dates and times:

Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4 and ending at 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 5
Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5 and ending at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, March 6
Beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10 and ending at 1 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11

Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.

Last updated: Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET

Past status updates:

Mar 4, 2026 05:36 PM ET - In progress

Mar 4, 2026 08:18 AM ET - In progress

Mar 4, 2026 08:14 AM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> DAV Issues https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260302-dav-issues Unplanned event <p>Resolved: Patents users are currently experiencing issues with DAV including slowness and failures to load.&nbsp; Technical teams are troubleshooting to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.&nbsp; Updates will be provided here.</p> Last updated: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-6f9a8f3aa7851bf7eff7ae69a2cdb365b2344a2bcf9d58f39bb691db881fe532"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-03-02T15:23:05-05:00" class="datetime">Mar 2, 2026 03:23 PM ET</time> - Closed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-03-02T10:33:26-05:00" class="datetime">Mar 2, 2026 10:33 AM ET</time> - Degraded performance, Investigating </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260302-dav-issues 2026-03-02T10:32:57 USPTO Internal System Status Updates Resolved: Patents users are currently experiencing issues with DAV including slowness and failures to load. Technical teams are troubleshooting to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided here.

Last updated: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM ET

Past status updates:

Mar 2, 2026 03:23 PM ET - Closed

Mar 2, 2026 10:33 AM ET - Degraded performance, Investigating

]]> Planned Network Maintenance https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260226-planned-network-maintenance Planned event <p>There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance&nbsp;<span><strong>from 8-9 p.m. ET on Thursday February 26.</strong></span></p><p>Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.</p><p>Avoid the use of any USPTO applications that utilize the internet or intranet during the scheduled maintenance.</p> Last updated: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-b1555e5ff97c66b7baf217119fe448a45f6be6bacea5032d0ad56e8bfef55346"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-26T21:00:09-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 26, 2026 09:00 PM ET</time> - Completed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-26T20:00:10-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 26, 2026 08:00 PM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-25T14:23:14-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 25, 2026 02:23 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-25T14:06:28-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 25, 2026 02:06 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260226-planned-network-maintenance 2026-02-26T20:00:00 - 2026-02-26T21:00:00 USPTO Internal System Status Updates There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-9 p.m. ET on Thursday February 26.

Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.

Avoid the use of any USPTO applications that utilize the internet or intranet during the scheduled maintenance.

Last updated: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

Past status updates:

Feb 26, 2026 09:00 PM ET - Completed

Feb 26, 2026 08:00 PM ET - In progress

Feb 25, 2026 02:23 PM ET - Planned maintenance

Feb 25, 2026 02:06 PM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> Network Maintenance https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260211-network-maintenance Planned event <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>CANCELED:</strong>There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance </span><strong>from 6-10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18.&nbsp;</strong><span data-teams="true"> Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.</span>&nbsp;</p> Last updated: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-e24a1e935910fb83943b2cdb9913bbf93a40c50b6474552a330f42e20709f615"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-18T13:24:39-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 18, 2026 01:24 PM ET</time> - Completed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-17T13:00:12-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 17, 2026 01:00 PM ET</time> - Completed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-17T12:16:07-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 17, 2026 12:16 PM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-17T12:15:14-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 17, 2026 12:15 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-11T16:01:50-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 11, 2026 04:01 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260211-network-maintenance 2026-02-17T12:15:00 - 2026-02-17T13:00:00 USPTO Internal System Status Updates CANCELED:There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 6-10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18. Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.

Last updated: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET

Past status updates:

Feb 18, 2026 01:24 PM ET - Completed

Feb 17, 2026 01:00 PM ET - Completed

Feb 17, 2026 12:16 PM ET - In progress

Feb 17, 2026 12:15 PM ET - Planned maintenance

Feb 11, 2026 04:01 PM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> Network Maintenance https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260210-network-maintenance Planned event <p><span data-teams="true">There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance <strong>from 8-10 p.m. ET on Tuesday February 10.&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span data-teams="true">Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.</span></p> Last updated: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-225c663c962f5e3972c830cca7a22420e89d77f30b8e84acfc878dbcee9743fc"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-10T22:00:09-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 10, 2026 10:00 PM ET</time> - Completed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-10T20:00:07-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 10, 2026 08:00 PM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-04T10:15:19-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 4, 2026 10:15 AM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-03T16:10:12-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 3, 2026 04:10 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-02-03T16:03:21-05:00" class="datetime">Feb 3, 2026 04:03 PM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260210-network-maintenance 2026-02-10T20:00:00 - 2026-02-10T22:00:00 USPTO Internal System Status Updates There is planned Network circuit (NOAA N-Wave) maintenance from 8-10 p.m. ET on Tuesday February 10.

Users may experience intermittent disruptions during this time.

Last updated: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET

Past status updates:

Feb 10, 2026 10:00 PM ET - Completed

Feb 10, 2026 08:00 PM ET - In progress

Feb 4, 2026 10:15 AM ET - Planned maintenance

Feb 3, 2026 04:10 PM ET - Planned maintenance

Feb 3, 2026 04:03 PM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> Emergency Network Outage https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260107-emergency-network-outage Planned event <p>There will be an emergency network outage (NOAA N-Wave) scheduled <strong>beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 8.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Users may experience a 15-minute disruption; however, the exact time of the disruption is unknown.&nbsp;</p><p>Avoid the use of any USPTO applications that utilize the internet or intranet during the scheduled time.</p><p><strong>Benefit to the User:</strong></p><p>This emergency network maintenance is required to ensure network is reliable and secure for the end user.</p><p>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alan Barta: <a href="mailto:Alan.Barta@uspto.gov">Alan.Barta@uspto.gov</a>.&nbsp;</p> Last updated: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-221502b1ef3f8d35cd88bde3e65b0ed1f33f499556b0023f157e3e0288487cdb"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-01-08T05:00:06-05:00" class="datetime">Jan 8, 2026 05:00 AM ET</time> - Completed </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-01-07T21:00:05-05:00" class="datetime">Jan 7, 2026 09:00 PM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2026-01-07T11:55:34-05:00" class="datetime">Jan 7, 2026 11:55 AM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20260107-emergency-network-outage 2026-01-07T21:00:00 - 2026-01-08T05:00:00 USPTO Internal System Status Updates There will be an emergency network outage (NOAA N-Wave) scheduled beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7 and ending at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 8.

Users may experience a 15-minute disruption; however, the exact time of the disruption is unknown.

Avoid the use of any USPTO applications that utilize the internet or intranet during the scheduled time.

Benefit to the User:

This emergency network maintenance is required to ensure network is reliable and secure for the end user.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alan Barta: Alan.Barta@uspto.gov.

Last updated: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

Past status updates:

Jan 8, 2026 05:00 AM ET - Completed

Jan 7, 2026 09:00 PM ET - In progress

Jan 7, 2026 11:55 AM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> Please disregard the Product Notification regarding S/MIME https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251210-please-disregard-product-notification-sent-330-pm Updated Unplanned event <p><span data-teams="true">Disregard the Product Notification that was sent at 3:30 p.m. on 12/10 regarding S/MIME Encryption until further notice.</span></p> Last updated: Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-6b4e631640ac5f49b002d223be7c12cb17b8798986a4f27a701ab453ad504b83"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-12-12T09:01:00-05:00" class="datetime">Dec 12, 2025 09:01 AM ET</time> - Resolved </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-12-10T20:19:39-05:00" class="datetime">Dec 10, 2025 08:19 PM ET</time> - </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-12-10T20:15:59-05:00" class="datetime">Dec 10, 2025 08:15 PM ET</time> - </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251210-please-disregard-product-notification-sent-330-pm 2025-12-10T20:12:38 USPTO Internal System Status Updates Disregard the Product Notification that was sent at 3:30 p.m. on 12/10 regarding S/MIME Encryption until further notice.

Last updated: Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM ET

Past status updates:

Dec 12, 2025 09:01 AM ET - Resolved

Dec 10, 2025 08:19 PM ET -

Dec 10, 2025 08:15 PM ET -

]]> USPTO Disruption https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251120-service-disruption-restored Unplanned event <p><span>The USPTO is aware of the disruption caused by our NOAA partner. Service has been restored as of 9:15 a.m. ET. We are monitoring closely and will ensure updates are provided if there are any additional disruptions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> Last updated: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-0ac72aec08337b9397d00a824d40c741340707d747375913b9ae32dedcb7955a"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-11-21T09:34:37-05:00" class="datetime">Nov 21, 2025 09:34 AM ET</time> - Resolved </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-11-20T11:37:30-05:00" class="datetime">Nov 20, 2025 11:37 AM ET</time> - Operating normally, Degraded performance </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-11-20T11:36:52-05:00" class="datetime">Nov 20, 2025 11:36 AM ET</time> - Resolved </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-11-20T11:00:07-05:00" class="datetime">Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET</time> - In progress </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-11-20T11:00:02-05:00" class="datetime">Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET</time> - Planned maintenance </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251120-service-disruption-restored 2025-11-20T10:50:50 USPTO Internal System Status Updates The USPTO is aware of the disruption caused by our NOAA partner. Service has been restored as of 9:15 a.m. ET. We are monitoring closely and will ensure updates are provided if there are any additional disruptions.

Last updated: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM ET

Past status updates:

Nov 21, 2025 09:34 AM ET - Resolved

Nov 20, 2025 11:37 AM ET - Operating normally, Degraded performance

Nov 20, 2025 11:36 AM ET - Resolved

Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET - In progress

Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET - Planned maintenance

]]> PE2E DAV/OC/Search failure to load https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251031-pe2e-davocsearch-failure-load Unplanned event <p><span class="ui-provider">The OCIO Service Desk is currently experiencing high call volume for&nbsp;</span><span>PE2E DAV/OC/Search failure to load.&nbsp;</span><span class="ui-provider">Trouble shooting is currently underway.&nbsp;</span></p> Last updated: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-4f0fb89d5c661ec43ecb571caa93759c861222e5824c6e2802c1cc9089b86413"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-10-31T16:34:28-04:00" class="datetime">Oct 31, 2025 04:34 PM ET</time> - Resolved </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-10-31T15:32:59-04:00" class="datetime">Oct 31, 2025 03:32 PM ET</time> - </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251031-pe2e-davocsearch-failure-load 2025-10-31T15:32:03 USPTO Internal System Status Updates The OCIO Service Desk is currently experiencing high call volume for PE2E DAV/OC/Search failure to load. Trouble shooting is currently underway.

Last updated: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM ET

Past status updates:

Oct 31, 2025 04:34 PM ET - Resolved

Oct 31, 2025 03:32 PM ET -

]]> Azure Cloud Platform Outage https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251029-azure-cloud-platform-outage Unplanned event <p><span data-teams="true">OPM is currently experiencing a widespread&nbsp;<strong>Azure Cloud platform outage</strong> that is affecting several OPM production applications, including eOPF, USA Performance, USA Staffing, USAJOBS and the Agency Talent Portal.</span></p><p><span data-teams="true">Their technical teams are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.</span></p><p><span data-teams="true">We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your patience as OPM works to resolve this matter.</span></p> Last updated: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM ET <br /><br /> Past status updates: <br /> <div class="view view-system-status-revisions view-id-system_status_revisions view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-ec7fcbb64eefbcf6f2abfec43538c1ac5f9e87b8b7a903d48f36fd45a60cf5d7"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-10-30T07:46:21-04:00" class="datetime">Oct 30, 2025 07:46 AM ET</time> - Resolved </div> <div class="status-item"><time datetime="2025-10-29T14:49:33-04:00" class="datetime">Oct 29, 2025 02:49 PM ET</time> - Degraded performance, Investigating, Monitoring </div> </div> </div> https://www.uspto.gov/internal-system-status/20251029-azure-cloud-platform-outage 2025-10-29T14:47:38 USPTO Internal System Status Updates OPM is currently experiencing a widespread Azure Cloud platform outage that is affecting several OPM production applications, including eOPF, USA Performance, USA Staffing, USAJOBS and the Agency Talent Portal.

Their technical teams are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your patience as OPM works to resolve this matter.

Last updated: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM ET

Past status updates:

Oct 30, 2025 07:46 AM ET - Resolved

Oct 29, 2025 02:49 PM ET - Degraded performance, Investigating, Monitoring

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