USPTO releases new Private Pair

February 23, 2006 on 1:10 pm | In USPTO |

Via this RSSMojo post:  New Private Pair

Matt Buchanan and I (Stephen M. Nipper) listened to the USPTO presentation on Private Pair earlier. Here are our notes.

The four main new features touted:

1. web based digital certificate security—you don’t need USPTO Direct anymore. Log in using your browser (Internet Explorer…they pointed out that FireFox may or may not work (worked just fine for both of us)). All you (and your secretary) need is your digital certificate (your old .EFS file) and your EFS password. USPTO Direct will still work but will be eventually phased out.

2. first action prediction—new tab in Private Pair gives you a prediction as to when you can expect a first office action. They’ll even generate a letter for you which you can print for your file (and your client).

3. new look and feel - a uniform, tabbed browser interface is easy to navigate and fairly intuitive

4. supplemental content—biosequence listings, text tables, computer program listings, etc.

Later today, the presentation (audio and slides) will be available here: http://webex.client.ninesystems.com/uspto

It is working right now! We’ve both tested it. Here is the login: http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/home . It says “private beta” (we bet that is removed later today) but you can still log in. Then select “Enter Private Pair.” The next page is where you enter your digital certificate and password.

Kudos to the PTO team that is responsible for this effort — the new system is a major step forward. Also, the presenation was well-organized and nicely handled. Great job!

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2 Comments

  1. This is, as you suggest, an important step forward. I was pleased that the new content includes so much supplemental information as well as the new design. I am most excited, though, about the “first action prediction” function. This makes for a really handy letter to include in the client’s file, something that allows the client to have a clear sense of the timetable. Is it possible for the client to actually access this information for himself? I have considered, for instance, offering a package that includes less services from me but a clear guide to the steps of the process itself. I think this might help me to open a new market for those customers with less money to spend up front on their product, hopefully encouraging those who are on the fence about whether or not to go forward with their invention.

    Comment by rzrsej — May 21, 2007 #

  2. There are also links to copyright information. I think what I’ve found most useful is the various “refresher” articles posted there. I’ve had some experience with patent law but my background in copyrights was a bit rusty. The copyright site also offers a brief discussion of file sharing, which makes a handy reference point for questions that come up in day to day discussions about what constitutes violations and what is allowed.

    Comment by Dgital Camera — June 15, 2007 #

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