Subject: Fw: PAIR Version 4.11

From: "todd glassey" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 17:29:54 -0700

Hi folks - this is the NEW PAIR page at USPTO - notice came out this PM... Thought this list would like the pointer...

Todd

----- Original Message ----- 
From: EBC 
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 2:06 PM
Subject: PAIR Version 4.11

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is pleased to announce the release of the Patent Application Information Retrieval System (PAIR), Version 4.11.

Benefits of PAIR 4.11

PAIR 4.11 offers the following benefits to both Public and Private PAIR:

  a.. Updated Documentation - The on-line Help and Frequently Asked Questions sections have been updated to include the newest features in Public and Private PAIR. 
  b.. Easier Publication Searches - The Kind Code is no longer required when conducting a Publication Number search in either Public or Private PAIR. 
  c.. Detailed Search Error Messages - Application/Patent/Publication number search errors now provide a detailed description of the search error.

Benefits to Private PAIR include:

·         New "Assignments" search option - Private PAIR will include a link to assignment data on the Application, Patent, and Publication details screen.

·         New "Printer Friendly Version" Print Option - Private PAIR now provides a black-and-white Print option ("Printer Friendly Version") from the following points:
1)      the Application, Patent, and Publication details screen (bibliographic data, search options, File History) and 
2)      the Patent Term Adjustment/Patent Term Extension (PTA/PTE) History screen.
  a.. The Attorney Docket Number will be added to Outgoing Correspondence Notification results. 
  b.. Availability of the Publication Review option has been expanded.
To register for private PAIR or to obtain registration information, please visit the USPTO website's PAIR New Users Page: http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/digitalcert.htm.

If you would like to speak directly with a customer service representative, please contact the Patent Electronic Business Center (EBC).  The EBC is a complete customer service center that supports all Patent e-business products and service applications.  EBC representatives can be reached at 703-305-3028 or toll free at 866-217-9197 between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight Monday through Friday EST, or by e-mail at: [email-masked].  Additional information is available on the Patent EBC Web site at: http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/index.html.

We look forward to assisting you with all of your electronic e-business needs!

Sincerely,

Your EBC Customer Service Representative