File Copies
Uncertified copies of file histories, assignments, and trademark
application records may be purchased. (Access to pending patent applications
is limited to those able to show legal entitlement to the information.)
For information call: 703-308-9726 or 800-972-6382
Certified copies may also be obtained. Use the same numbers for information.
Wesley H. Gewehr
Administrator for Information Dissemination, USPTO
Phone: 703-305-9110 Fax: 703-305-3878
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BERKSA@war.wyeth.com [SMTP:BERKSA@war.wyeth.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 11:23 AM
> To: piug-l@derwent.tecc.co.uk; west-rk@worldnet.att.net
> Subject: Re: File wrappers
>
> Patent file wrappers are paper only to the best of my knowledge. If you
> want one, you have to copy it yourself (or get someone else to do it) at
> the USPTO. The USPTO does not provide copies. I think they are available
> in the public search room. I also think a lot of them are missing, but
> thats another story.
>
> Andy Berks
> Wyeth Ayerst Research
>
> >>> Roger West <west-rk@worldnet.att.net> 3/31/99 3:32:05 PM >>>
> An attorney client recently asked me if USPTO file wrapper information
> was available electronically. I did not know the answer to this and
> made a few calls.
> A Derwent person in Virginia told me that they can provide US and
> European file wrappers in paper copies. They said that the USPTO wants
> to offer the information electronically at some point in the future, but
> that she didn't know when this would happen.
>
> I spent a little time at the USPTO website but did not find anything at
> all on file wrappers.
>
> Does anyone on the list have any other information on this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roger West
>
>
>
> !
>
>