File Histories

Overview

MicroPatent is the largest commercial provider of U.S. file histories in the world. A team of over 50 industry professionals, utilizing the latest and best technologies available, manage our file fulfillment and in-house e-file library.

You tell us the format and the delivery method that best suits your needs, and we make sure your orders are done right — accurately and thoroughly — and delivered on time.

Order your U.S. patent file histories online, over the phone, or via facsimile.

With File Histories, you can:

  • Draw on the world's largest commercial collection of electronic patent documents to quickly and easily fulfill your research needs.

Why choose File Histories?

  • Staff professionals stationed at the USPTO for those hard-to-find files not already in our collection.
  • State-of-the-art OCR and scanning equipment.
  • Team of trained quality assurance professionals.
  • Fast turnarounds.
  • Multiple delivery options.
  • 24-hour online order tracking.
  • Live customer service available from 8am-8pm (Eastern) each business day.
What's Included

MicroPatent's electronic files have built-in hyperlinks, so you can quickly and easily find the information you need. The CD-ROM option stores multiple files on one disc. Printed documents can be bound in a professional presentation format with an index and tabs for easy review.

Tech Specs
Delivery methods include:
  • Searchable text and images sent via email as downloadable .pdf files.
  • Searchable text and images on CD-ROM.
  • Non-searchable text and images sent via email as downloadable .pdf or .tif files.
  • Non-searchable documents on CD-ROM.
  • Printed / faxed copies.

Next Steps

Contact Us

MicroPatent Corporate Headquarters

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