PPC Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

Which USPTO online tool allows practitioners to retrieve the full file history of a patent application, including all correspondence between the applicant and examiner?

Accepted Answer

Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR)

Answer

Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) provides access to the complete prosecution history of both pending and granted patent applications.

Question 2

When docketing a Response to Office Action with a three-month statutory deadline, which calendar calculation method must the paralegal apply under USPTO rules?

Accepted Answer

Calendar days from the mailing date of the Office Action

Answer

USPTO deadlines for Office Action responses are counted in calendar months or days from the mailing date shown on the Office Action.

Question 3

A patent paralegal needs to conduct a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search. Which database combination provides the broadest coverage of prior art including non-US patents?

Accepted Answer

Google Patents and Espacenet combined

Answer

Google Patents combined with Espacenet (EPO's free database) offers broad international patent coverage essential for a thorough FTO search.

Question 4

In Patent Center, what file format is required for submitting drawings in a new patent application?

Accepted Answer

PDF or TIFF

Answer

USPTO Patent Center requires drawings to be submitted as PDF or black-and-white TIFF files meeting specific resolution requirements.

Question 5

Which electronic system does the USPTO use specifically for filing PCT applications and transmitting documents to the International Bureau?

Accepted Answer

ePCT

Answer

ePCT is the WIPO electronic filing system used to file and manage PCT international applications and transmit documents to the International Bureau.

(PPC) Patent Paralegal Certification Practice Test

(PPC) Patent Paralegal Certification Practice Test

PPC Technology & Digital Tools 2