[Patentcenter] EBC: You need to fax us in order to use PatentCenter

[Axel Nix]

Just tried filing a paper in a Hague application that originated outside the US and is not associated with a USPTO customer number.  Didn't work. PatentCenter apparently now checks that a customer number is associated with an application and rejects any filing if there is none.

Me: Please advise how to file papers in application 35/515,xxx

EBC: You aren't able to file documents in this application because your customer number isn't associated in this application and there isn't a POA.

Me: Thanks. I should be able to act in a representative capacity under 37 C.F.R. 1.34 without a power of attorney.

EBC: Without the customer number being associated to the application you won't be able to access it in Patent Center. This isn't a glitch

Me: How can I file a power of attorney if I need a power of attorney to file the power of attorney?

EBC: In order to associate the customer number to the application you need to fax (571-273-8300)form AIA/122.


I couldn't have made this up...  but I guess that is what happens if EBC is no longer allowed to answer "use EFS-Web" the answer becomes "fax us."



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