1. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) The USPTO Webcast Will Begin Shortly Please Turn on Your Computer Speakers To hear the Audio Portion of this Webcast

2. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) William Stryjewski Project Manager, E-Commerce United States Patent & Trademark Office

3. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Some Housekeeping Items Today’s webcast is a two-part event –EFS-Web Overview –EFS-Web Training Questions can be submitted to presenters via the E-mail button at any time Registered attendees will receive a copy of this PowerPoint presentation Today’s seminar is being recorded and will be available for replay within 1 hour of the conclusion of the broadcast: –http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb

4. USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution EFS-Web Overview

5. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Overview Agenda 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. –Background Information –Goals –Key features/functions/benefits –Integration with other USPTO applications –How to get started with EFS-Web –Live Product Demonstration

6. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Important Background Information USPTO is reengineering the patent prosecution process to better serve today’s IP needs Patent filing is a paper-intensive process, with over 2 million pages submitted weekly USPTO has developed a new web-based patent filing system after intense consultation and feedback from the IP law community

7. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Goals Have at least 10% of all new patent applications filed electronically by September 30, 2006 Continue a dialogue with the IP community regarding automation of the patent prosecution process

8. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Introducing EFS-Web USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution

9. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) What EFS-Web Does Allows rapid online submission of PDF files of patent applications and documents Verifies and validates files before submission Allows online payment of patent application and document filing fees Provides an acknowledgement receipt that is the equivalent of post card receipt Provides virtually immediate access to patent application data in Private PAIR

10. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Web – An Electronic Envelope

11. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) User Accesses USPTO Portal User Accesses USPTO Portal Access EFS-Web As Unregistered Filer Access EFS-Web As Unregistered Filer Authenticate as Registered Filer Authenticate as Registered Filer New Application Design Utility Provisional 371 Existing Application Saved Package Last 20 EFS receipts New Application Design Utility Provisional 371 Pay Fees Via RAM Interface Pay Fees Via RAM Interface Access Filing in Private PAIR (Registered Filer Only) Access Filing in Private PAIR (Registered Filer Only) Receive Acknowledgement Receipt Receive Acknowledgement Receipt Choose Payment Options Choose Payment Options Enter Key Bibliographic Data (New Only) Enter Key Bibliographic Data (New Only) Attach PDF Files Attach PDF Files Upload and Validate Upload and Validate Calculate Fees (Optional) Calculate Fees (Optional) Submit Overview How EFS-Web Works

12. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Image File Wrapper (IFW) Patent Application Locating & Monitoring (PALM) Public Patent Application Information Retrieval (Public PAIR) Private Patent Application Information Retrieval (Private PAIR) USPTO’s Patent Application Architecture

13. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Who Can Submit Patent Applications and Documents? Unregistered Filers –Anyone who visits EFS-Web can submit patent applications and documents –Patent attorneys, patent agents, paralegals, legal secretaries, pro se filers –A customer number is NOT required for submissions Registered Filers –Those who obtain a Digital Certificate in advance from USPTO’s Electronic Business Center (EBC)

14. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) What CAN Be Filed? New Applications –New Utility –Provisional –Design with Color Drawings –371 National Stage Follow-on submissions associated with an Application Numerous Document Types –Amendments, Petitions, Board of Appeals Documents, Information Disclosure Statements, Non-Patent Literature, Foreign References, etc. Numerous Fees –Filing Fees –Extensions of Time –Petition Fees

15. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) What CANNOT Be Filed Text files (Fall 2006) –Bio Sequence Listings –Computer Program Listings –Text Tables New Plant Applications or Color Plant Drawings Documents related to Registration Practice & Disciplinary Proceedings Certified Copies Reexamination and Reissue Secrecy Order Applications and/or Documents Contested Cases at Board of Appeal and Interferences Third party papers under 37 CFR 1.99 Protests under 37 CFR 1.291 Public use hearing papers under 37 CFR 1.292 PCT International Applications (Fall 2006)

16. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Web Benefits Requires no changes to your existing patent application authoring process Eliminates charges for Express Mail & couriers Eliminates possibility of losing applications enroute to USPTO Dramatically reduces paper and file storage costs Allows online collaboration among IP professionals who can file applications and papers anywhere, anytime Plays a vital role in strengthening the U.S. IP system

17. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Web Benefits Safe –EFS-Web submissions protect your filing date just like a post card receipt Simple –Even the largest and most complex patent applications can be submitted using PDF files and a few web screens Secure –EFS-Web submissions are protected through Digital Certificates, the most secure method now available

18. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Web Benefits Fast –Patent applications and documents can be submitted and a receipt obtained in minutes Flexible –Requires NO changes to the processes & tools you use to author patent applications and documents Forgiving –Checks documents before submission to ensure compatibility with USPTO standards

19. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) User downloads and fills out Certificate Action Form From www.USPTO.gov website User gets the Certificate Action Form notarized Certificate Action Form mailed / overnighted to USPTO’s Electronic Business Center Digital Certificate is typically issued 3-4 days after the EBC receives the form Getting Started: Obtain A Digital Certificate www.uspto.gov/ebc/portal/infocustomernumber.htm

20. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Training Online –Today at 1:30 p.m. (Recorded version available) –March 28 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (limited to first 1,000 registrants) USPTO Headquarters –March 21 –March 23 –March 30 –Seats are limited. Please register early at

21. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Create PDF Files Scan: Transfer paper to an electronic document by scanning your document Print: Using Adobe PDF print driver & USPTO JobOptions or another recommended PDF print driver Convert: Using Adobe Professional menu

22. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Check Your System Operating Systems Supported –Windows 2000, XP –Macintosh OSX 10.4 –Linux RedHat 9.0 Browsers: –Internet Explorer 5.5, 6.0 –Netscape Navigator 7.x –Apple Safari 2.0 –Mozilla 1.7.3

23. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Check Browser Settings Browsers must accept cookies Enable JAVA scripting Accept Entrust security applets Firewalls must not strip packet header content Browsers must support HTML frames

24. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Electronic Business Center (EBC) Monday – Friday (6am – Midnight EST) Saturday - Sunday (10am – 6pm EST) Phone: 1-866-217-9197 / 571-272-4100 * Select option 2 Fax: 571-273-0177 Email: EBC@uspto.gov Help is Available: Contact the EBC

25. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Safeguards Special Quality Assurance standards have been put in place 100% of EFS-Web filings will receive special handling to ensure successful filings Training, Online Resources and the EBC are readily available Specialized on-call EFS-Web support

26. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Disclaimer Unprecedented audience –USPTO will receive 410,000 applications in 2006 which translates to about 1,500 per business day –Today, over 6,000 people are viewing this training session EFS-Web is not a test system –37 CFR 10.18(b)(2)(i) states that it is improper to submit papers to the Office that would increase cost of prosecution –If an individual violates 37 CFR 10.18(b)(2)(i) then the party could be sanctioned under 37 CFR 10.18(c) –Please use the training materials http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/portal/tutorials.htm

27. USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution Live Product Demonstration

28. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Questions ?

29. USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution EFS-Web Training Kathy Hook EFS-Web Training Manager

30. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Training Agenda Getting Started –Electronic Business Center –System Requirements –Creating PDF Files Overview and Filing Demonstration –Demo –Nuances Extras –PDF Fillable Forms –Digital Certificate Management Questions and Answers

31. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Recap: What EFS-Web Does Allows rapid online submission of PDF files of patent applications and documents Verifies and validates files before submission Allows online payment of patent application and document filing fees Provides an acknowledgement receipt that is the equivalent of a post card receipt Provides virtually immediate access to patent application data in Private PAIR

32. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Recap: Who Can Make Submissions Unregistered Filers –Anyone who visits EFS-Web can submit patent applications and documents –Patent attorneys, patent agents, paralegals, legal secretaries, pro se filers –A customer number is NOT required for submissions Registered Filers –Those who obtain a Digital Certificate in advance from USPTO’s Electronic Business Center (EBC)

33. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started Electronic Business Center (EBC) –Customer Numbers –PKI certificate –Hours of operation EFS-Web System Requirements –Supported Operating Systems and Browsers –SSL vs. TLS –JAVA PDF Creation –Background –Creation –USPTO JobOptions –Errors

34. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Customer Number  Business Rules  Issuing New Customer Numbers  Update Bulk Address Changes  Customer Number Maintenance PKI Certificates  Certificate Action Form Information  Initial Review of Certificate Action Forms  Troubleshoot End-User Problems  Answer Business Aspects of Customer Questions Patent Application Information Retrieval  Registration Information  Troubleshoot End-User Problems  Troubleshoot Software Problems  Handle Questions Related to Data Electronic Filing System  Provide Customer Number  Provide PKI Certificate Support  Provide issue resolution for Electronic Filing users Getting Started: EBC Responsibilities

35. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Electronic Business Center (EBC) Monday – Friday (6am – Midnight EST) Saturday - Sunday (10am – 6pm EST) Phone: 1-866-217-9197 / 571-272-4100 * Select option 2 Fax: 571-273-0177 Email: EBC@uspto.gov Getting Started: How To Contact EBC

36. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Customer Number Assigned to multiple patent applications Customer Number Single Multiple Address

37. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: What Customer Numbers Do Customer Number can be used for indicating: –Correspondence Address –Power of Attorney –Maintenance Fee Anyone can have a Customer Number Customer Number represents an address and an attorney(s)/agent(s) An individual may have multiple customer numbers to manage relationship to various clients (law firms and corporations) Allows individual to change address for multiple applications with one form

38. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) User downloads and fills out Certificate Action Form From www.USPTO.gov website User gets the Certificate Action Form notarized Certificate Action Form mailed / overnighted to USPTO’s Electronic Business Center Digital Certificate is typically issued 3-4 days after the EBC receives the form Getting Started: Obtain A Digital Certificate www.uspto.gov/ebc/portal/infocustomernumber.htm

39. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: System Requirements Operating Systems Supported –Windows 2000, XP –Macintosh OSX 10.4 –Linux RedHat 9.0 Browsers: –Internet Explorer 5.5, 6.0 –Netscape Navigator 7.x –Apple Safari 2.0 –Mozilla 1.7.3

40. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Browser Settings Browsers must accept cookies Enable JAVA scripting Accept Entrust security applets Firewalls must not strip packet header content Browsers must support HTML frames

41. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Security Settings Networks and Firewall Infrastructures MUST allow communication via HTTPS/SSLv3 or TLSv1 –SSL - Secure Sockets Layer –TLS – Transport Layer Security TLS is an upgrade of SSL security protocol NOTE: The USPTO Secured External Portal is configured to accept both SSLv3 and TLSv1 based connections, however, the Federal Government strongly recommends the use of TLSv1 protocol.

42. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: JAVA Workstations MUST run a supported version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Software –Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM) –The MSJVM is not included with Windows XP SP1a, Windows XP SP2, Windows Server™ 2003, or any future Microsoft software Windows - Sun JRE 1.5.0_06 (SSL and TLS) –http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsphttp://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp –Macintosh – Apple JRE 1.5.0_05 –http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/javaupdate142.htmlhttp://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/javaupdate142.html –Linux – JRE 1.5.0_05 –http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsphttp://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp

43. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: PDF Technology Universal file format that preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it PDF (Portable Document Format) files send formatted documents in the exact fashion it is intended PDF is an open standard supported by many vendors EFS-Web requires you to have a PDF Writer PDF

44. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) PDF Writers that have been preliminarily tested by USPTO: –Adobe Professional –Open Office –Easy Office –Cute PDF –PDF 995 –Primo PDF –Amyuni PDF Converter Pro Getting Started: PDF Writers PDF

45. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: About PDF Files Document Format –Standard 8 1/2” x 11” –A4 (21 cm. by 29.7 cm) –Larger pages will be reduced to 8 1/2 x 11 Versions 1.1 – 1.6 of the PDF Specification Fonts –Must be embedded to ensure they travel with the document –All fonts must be licensed and legally embeddable PDF If the fonts are embedded, they become part of the PDF document. Whenever the PDF document is viewed or printed, the embedded fonts are used. By using embedded fonts, the author ensures that the document will display and print exactly as it was intended.

46. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: About PDF Files Images At this time, color will not be considered, unless you are filing a Design application Recommended 300 dpi Save images in lossless format GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNG formats permitted PDF

47. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: About PDF Files Object Content –No 3D models, attachments, multi-page objects, commenting/reviewing features, no dependencies on external files or resources PDF

48. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: PDF File Layers Single layer documents only can be submitted Documents with multiple layers must be flattened prior to submission Invisible layers will be lost when processed by USPTO

49. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: About PDF Files Security Features –No password protected or encrypted PDF files are permitted –EFS-Web PKI infrastructure will handle encryption Embedded Code/Viruses –PDF document must be free of executables, worms, viruses or other malicious content –Files with malicious content will be deleted

50. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Create PDF Files Scan: Transfer paper to an electronic document by scanning your document Print: Using Adobe PDF print driver & USPTO JobOptions or another recommended PDF print driver Convert: Using Adobe Professional menu

51. USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution EFS-Web Training PDF Creation Demonstration

52. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: PDF File Naming Conventions Filename.pdf Start with [A-Z, a-z, 0-9 ] excluding brackets and commas Last 4 characters need to be.pdf Can consist of: [A-Z, a-z, 0-9, _, -,.] excluding brackets and commas No spaces in actual PDF file name Spaces permitted in file path Can be up to 256 characters long including.pdf

53. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Adobe JobOptions Sets your Adobe Print Driver to use acceptable USPTO PDF settings Configuration settings: –Compresses –Sets minimum resolution –Embeds fonts

54. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Adobe JobOptions Download and save JobOptions file to the Adobe PDF Settings folder Usually located at: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Adobe PDF\Settings

55. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Adobe JobOptions When printing to PDF, select Adobe PDF from the printer menu Click on the Properties tab

56. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Adobe JobOptions Choose the Adobe PDF Settings tab. Select USPTO from the Default Settings drop down and click OK

57. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Warning Messages Page size is not 8 ½ by 11 inches or A4 Non-licensed fonts An ADS or IDS is attached that is not an USPTO fillable form An USPTO ADS or IDS Fillable form that is missing data from key fields Two or more files with the same name

58. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Error Messages Secure file (password encrypted) Non-embedded fonts Any version of PDF that is not supported (below 1.1) PDF containing OLE (object linking and embedding) files Malicious and virus embedded files Not a PDF file type File size over 25MB (except USPTO fillable forms)

59. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Getting Started: Summary of PDF Benefits PDF is a standard file format Protects the fonts, images and text formatting in the document Readers and Writers are easily accessible and are available as freeware, shareware and for purchase Using USPTO PDF forms as part of the EFS-Web system expedites the patent submission process

60. USPTO’s new web-based patent application and document submission solution EFS-Web Training Live Demonstration & Product Nuances

61. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) User Accesses USPTO Portal User Accesses USPTO Portal Access EFS-Web As Unregistered Filer Access EFS-Web As Unregistered Filer Authenticate as Registered Filer Authenticate as Registered Filer New Application Design Utility Provisional 371 Existing Application Saved Package Last 20 EFS receipts New Application Design Utility Provisional 371 Pay Fees Via RAM Interface Pay Fees Via RAM Interface Access Filing in Private PAIR (Registered Filer Only) Access Filing in Private PAIR (Registered Filer Only) Receive Acknowledgement Receipt Receive Acknowledgement Receipt Choose Payment Options Choose Payment Options Enter Key Bibliographic Data (New Only) Enter Key Bibliographic Data (New Only) Attach PDF Files Attach PDF Files Upload and Validate Upload and Validate Calculate Fees (Optional) Calculate Fees (Optional) Submit Overview How EFS-Web Works

62. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Overview & Filing Demonstration: How EFS-Web Works Unregistered eFiler –New filing Registered eFiler –Follow-on filing –Fillable Form –Multi-doc Amendment –With Fee Sheet

63. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) On-line Product Training

64. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) The ‘Continue’ buttons must be used to proceed forward and to save your information The Section Tabs (not the Browser buttons) are used to go back and review or make changes The Tab key can be used to move from field to field NOTE: The tabs allow users to move forward and backwards to screens you have already visited. If you use the tabs to go back and make changes, you must click Continue to save those changes – if you simply use the Tab to go forward, the changes will be lost. Nuances: Navigation

65. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Nuances: Navigation Asterisks (*) represent required fields Cancel vs. Logout (Cancel does not logout registered eFilers) Help and buttons Portal can be maximized to expand and remove the Navigation Links

66. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Nuances: Validation Messages Page level validation messages will be displayed at the top of the page and also below the corresponding field Warning Messages vs. Error Messages –PDF files containing errors must be removed –PDF files containing warnings allow you to continue

67. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Nuances: Multi-Doc PDF’s A multi-doc PDF is a single file that contains more than one document description –Each document section must begin on a new page –Page ranges must be entered for each section

68. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Nuances: PDF Fillable Forms PDF Fillable Features Fillable Forms enabled for EFS-Web EFS-Web and other forms Client & Server Validation Technical Requirements Form Demonstration –Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) –Application Data Sheet (ADS) Form Nuances Digital Certificate Management

69. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Save form electronically with data embedded Print forms with data entered by the user PDF Fillable Form Import data in XML format from multiple sources Export data in XML format to document management systems and other databases Re-open the saved form to modify existing data Dynamic capability to add data Enhanced to interface with USPTO backend systems No special software required Nuances: PDF Form Fillables

70. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) EFS-Web: Available Fillable Forms Application Data Sheet Information Disclosure Statement Provisional/Non-provisional applications Contains bibliographic data Listing all U.S. patents and U.S. publications Foreign patent documents and non- patent literature (NPL) Submitted for consideration in a non- provisional patent application IDS – 37 CFR 1.97 & 1.98) (ADS – 37 CFR 1.76)

71. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Possible New Forms Petition to Accept Unintentionally Delayed Payment of Maintenance Fee in an Expired Patent (37CFR 1.378(c)) Petition for revival of an application for Patent Abandoned Unintentionally Under (37CFR 1.137(b)) Request for Continuing Examination (RCE)

72. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Other Forms Legacy PDF forms –PDF forms are on the USPTO web site, but these do not save data describe –Field information will not be automatically loaded onto USPTO systems –Legacy forms located at: –http://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/index.htmlhttp://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/index.html User-created fillable form PDF files User-modified USPTO fillable form PDF files –User data will be accepted –Data in individual fields will not auto-load into USPTO systems

73. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Technical Requirements Adobe Reader 7.0 is Required –Update to version 7.0.7 for optimal performance How to check the version Adobe Reader –Select Help –About Adobe Reader

74. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Training Online –Today at 1:30 p.m. (Recorded version available) –March 28 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (limited to first 1,000 registrants) https://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/39376/EFSWebTrainingForm.htm USPTO Headquarters –March 21 –March 23 –March 30 –Seats are limited. Please register early at: http://www.websurveyor.com/login/uspto/registration.html http://www.websurveyor.com/login/uspto/registration.html

75. United States Patent and Trademark Office (Recorded Version Available at: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/efsweb) Questions ?