EFS-Web 1.3 Training [ZIP of PPT, 3.16 MB > Free Viewer]

If you wish to view previously recorded sessions of EFS-Web Basic or Advanced training go to:

>> https://uspto.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=uspto&service=7  

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15MAR2007 Webinar: EFS-Web Document Indexing [> Download the WebEx Player]
View and listen to a presentation about EFS-Web's features followed by a detailed tutorial on how to Index your documents using EFS-Web.
>> Download presentation [PPT, 1.5 MB > Free Viewer]

02NOV2006 Webcast: Accelerated Examination
View a 90 minute webcast about Accelerated Examination of patent applications available to EFS-Web filers. This presentation will be available for 4 months.

12OCT2006 Webcast: EFS-Web 1.1 Overview and Training
View and listen to a presentation about EFS-Web's features followed by a detailed tutorial on how to use EFS-Web.
>> Download Overview presentation [PPT, 2.7 MB> Free Viewer]

Customer Numbers and Digital Certificates
A USPTO Customer Number is not required for Unregistered eFilers, but you may use one instead of typing in your correspondence address. Both a Customer Number and a Digital Certificate are required before you can use Registered eFiling. Follow the instructions on this page to obtain and use Customer Numbers and Digital Certificates.

How to... Associate your PCT application with a Customer Number [PDF]
Information about associating your PCT Application with a Customer Number

Document Indexing
General rules for document description indexing

EFS-Web Tutorials:

Filing a New Application [PDF]
Filing an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) [PDF]
Filing an Amendment After Notice of Allowance [PDF]
Filing an Amendment After Non-Final Rejection [PDF]
Filing an Amendment After a Final Rejection [PDF]

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Filings:
Filing a Demand for International Preliminary Examination in the United States International Preliminary Examination Authority (IPEA/US) relating to a previously filed international application under the PCT [PDF]
Filing a communication (IPEA/US) in the United States International Preliminary Examining Authority () other than the Demand or accompanying documents [PDF]
Filing a communication (RO/US or ISA/US) in the United States Receiving Office (RO/US) or the United States International Searching Authority (ISA/US) relating to a previously filed international application under the PCT [PDF]
Filing a New International Application Under PCT [PDF]

Quick Start Guide for Pre-Grant Publications [PDF 200KB, Updated 23JUN2008]]

Electronic Filing System-Web (English) (Japanese) [PDF]
The International Applicants’ Avenue to Time and Cost Savings

How to ... Cookie & JAVA Settings
Setting your web browser to work with session cookies and JAVA applets

How to ... JAVA Installation for Web Browsers |
>> Computer Based Training - JAVA [PPT, 122 MB> Free Viewer]
A key component of EFS-Web is the use of JAVA applets to operate security features. For Registered users, JAVA enables them to login and access their account information online.

How to ... Security & Other Settings|
>> Computer Based Training - PKI [PPT, 131 MB> Free Viewer]
Setting your browser to successfully use EFS

How to ... Use Private PAIR
>> Computer Based Training - Private PAIR [PPT, 132 MB> Free Viewer]
Instructions for Registered eFilers to access Private PAIR

PDF Creation for EFS |
>> Computer Based Training - About PDF Files [PPT, 135 MB> Free Viewer] |
>> Computer Based Training - PDF Fillable Forms [PPT, 146 MB> Free Viewer]
Directions for creating PDF files that may be submitted to the USPTO via EFS

>>Download plugins to view images & documents