Everything you wanted to know about EFS-Web (new electronic filing system), but didn't know who to ask
Two items.
The fifth Rethink(IP) Aloud Podcast is an interview with Carl Oppedahl about EFS-Web. It is a great conversation…answers many of the questions you all have about EFS-Web. It is about a .mp3 file that you can play on your computer (Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc.), burn to CD for the car, or download to your iPod (or other .mp3 player). It is worth listening to. The show notes and introduction can be found in this post at Rethink(IP).
Via an email I just received:
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites you to attend an online product launch and training event for its new electronic patent application filing product, EFS-Web. EFS-Web allows anyone to file patent applications online using only a web-connection and PDF files.
By registering for this webcast, you will be able to participate in a 30-minute overview of EFS-Web, followed by a 1½ hour in-depth online Training event.
Date: March 20
Time: Launch Announcement 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern
Training Event 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Place: Online Webcast
Please read this entire message for important information about this event and other Training opportunities.
About the EFS-Web Launch (March 20 - 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
What It Covers:
* Introduction to EFS-Web, USPTO’s new safe and simple online patent application submission solution.
* Product Overview & Benefits
* Live Product Demonstration
About the EFS-Web Online Training (March 20 - 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
What It Covers:
* Detailed review of EFS-Web
* Screen by screen walk-through of online patent filing
* Technical requirements for file formats, security and browser settings
* Detailed Product Demonstration
* Support and Training Resources
* Live Q&A session with product experts
To register for this important announcement event please click here:
https://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/39376/EFSWebAnnouncementC ontactForm.htm
USPTO On-Site and Online EFS-Web Training
In addition to this web event, the USPTO is offering on-site and web-based training options. The training sessions will provide the users of EFS-Web (attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, etc.) with an overview of the system, the benefits, system requirements, and a live demonstration of a patent submission. To better meet your needs, the USPTO is conducting multiple EFS-Web User Training sessions.
Please indicate your training preference reply no later than Monday, March 13, 2006. These events are first-come, first-serve and require registration.
USPTO On-Site Training (March 21, 23, 30 – Alexandria, VA)
For more information and to register for On-Site EFS-Web Training at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA, please click here:
http://www.websurveyor.com/login/uspto/registration.html
USPTO Web-Based Training (March 28 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern)
For information and to register for Web-Based EFS-Web training on Tuesday, March 28th at 1:00pm eastern time, please click here:
https://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/39376/EFSWebTrainingForm .htm
If you have questions pertaining to training opportunities please e-mail EFS.Training@uspto.gov.
If you have any questions pertaining to EFS-Web, please e-mail us at ebc@uspto.gov.
To review EFS-Web materials and frequently asked questions prior to training please click here .
Thank you,
The EFS-Web Team
EFS-Web: Online Filing – Simple and Secure
For the sake of legal clarity (e.g. to help translators depending on rules of English grammar to interpret vital documents), it's "whom to ask". ;>}
best regards,
Al
Posted by: Alex Basilides | March 12, 2006 at 12:33 PM