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ADVISORY(07DEC2007) : Retiring Legacy Private PAIR - One Year Extension Period Ends on December 31, 2007

To accommodate applicants’ requests, the USPTO is extending the availability of Legacy Private PAIR, originally planned for retirement on December 31, 2006.   The extension period will be posted soon.  This extension allows applicants more time to adjust their office procedures and take advantage of the new features now available in the Portal Private PAIR. >> Read More


ADVISORY(23JAN2006) : Legacy Private PAIR Availability Extended

To accommodate applicants’ requests, the USPTO is extending the availability of Legacy Private PAIR, originally planned for retirement on December 31, 2006.   The extension period will be posted soon.  This extension allows applicants more time to adjust their office procedures and take advantage of the new features now available in the Portal Private PAIR. 

Please be advised that Legacy Private PAIR infrastructure, including authentication software, have reached their end of life and will no longer be supported by the vendors.  Consequently, Legacy Private PAIR may stop operating at anytime without advanced notice.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to take proactive measures to migrate over to the Portal Private PAIR as soon as possible.   Portal Private PAIR now offers applicants many beneficial features including XML bibliographic data download, status changes XML download for multiple applications, and self-administrative functionality.

Questions or comments regarding the retirement of Legacy Private PAIR can be submitted via e-mail at PAIR@USPTO.gov or by calling the Patent Electronic Business Center at 1-866-217-9197.


The portalized version of Private PAIR was successfully deployed on 23 February 2006, with enhanced functionality relative to Legacy Private PAIR. The new Private PAIR system can be accessed (SEE LEFT COLUMN) using the same .epf file and password that were effective in Legacy Private PAIR. Legacy Private PAIR users are encouraged to transition over to the new Private PAIR system.

For questions/comments please send an e-mail to PAIR@USPTO.gov or call the Patent Electronic Business Center at 1-866-217-9197.

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To maintain general availability of USPTO information and services provided on the Internet, any activities or operations that cause a denial or diminution (decrease) of services to other customers, whether generated automatically or manually, may result in the Office’s denying access to the Office Internet resources to the offender.

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