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UPDATED: 11 September 2008
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Maintenance Notification (11SEP2008): Due system maintenance, Public PAIR will be unavailable starting at 12:01AM and ending at 2:00AM Eastern Time on September 12, 2008. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Advisory (14AUG2008): BIS Statement on Login Screen: Private PAIR users must check the checkbox indicating that they have read and accept the terms of the BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security) Statement on the Login screen prior to authentication. See EAR (Export Administration Regulation) section of FAQ for more info: http://www.uspto.gov/ebc/efs_faq.htm.

Advisory (24JUN2008): PAIR Release Announcement. >> READ MORE


Advisory (15OCT2007): USPTO’s Private PAIR e-Office Action Pilot Program will expand to include additional USPTO offices. >> READ MORE

ADVISORY: Retiring Legacy Private PAIR - One Year Extension Period Ends on December 31, 2007

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