Services Files History: What File Histories are available from DigiPat?
US Files DigiPat’s has one of the largest collections of stored US File Histories. Files from our database are often available the same day. US files that are not in our database are usually available from the USPTO with a usual turnaround of 2 days. Files that are with examiners or that are being held in the Certification branch of the USPTO will often take additional time to retrieve. Files for unpublished pending applications or abandoned files that are not cited on a published patent document will require a Power to Inspect (PTI) form to show authorization to access the file. Download PTI Form. Foreign Files DigiPat has access to file histories from around the world through our international alliances. We are able to obtain files from most European countries as well as Canada and Japan. Contact us to determine exact availability, cost, and estimated time to obtain.
US Files DigiPat’s has one of the largest collections of stored US File Histories. Files from our database are often available the same day. US files that are not in our database are usually available from the USPTO with a usual turnaround of 2 days. Files that are with examiners or that are being held in the Certification branch of the USPTO will often take additional time to retrieve. Files for unpublished pending applications or abandoned files that are not cited on a published patent document will require a Power to Inspect (PTI) form to show authorization to access the file. Download PTI Form.
