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Streamlined Patent Application Specification Authoring with PASAT

PASAT is a versatile tool designed for the initial creation of patent application specifications. Using familiar Microsoft word processing applications like Microsoft Word and WordPad, users can create compliant documents by following essential guidelines, including font restrictions and character limitations. Key features of PASAT include selecting specification sections, inserting content, validating against USPTO business rules, and exporting to XML format. For specific patent-related inquiries, the Inventor Assistance Center offers dedicated support.

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Streamlined Patent Application Specification Authoring with PASAT

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  1. EFS – Software Components PASAT

  2. EFS – PASAT Component PASAT Patent Application Specification Authoring Tool

  3. PASAT – Initial Creation Step Create specification content text using a Microsoft word-processing tool, for example: • Microsoft WORD • Microsoft WORDPAD Key concepts in creating specification content text: • Document should be created with one of these three fonts: Arial,CG Times,orTimes New Roman • Document should NOT contain any BOLD characters. • Document should NOT contain any control characters. • Document should NOT be created using any macros. Specific “patenting” related questions about specification content text should be directed to the Inventors Assistance Center (IAC) Telephone Numbers:800-PTO-9199 (800-786-9199) or 703-308-HELP (703-308-4357) Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone)

  4. PASAT – Basic Steps Basic steps to create a new specification with PASAT: • Select specification sections for inclusion • Type content or copy text from a source document • Insert links to TIFF image files • Validate specification against patent business rules • View in browser • Export XML file

  5. PASAT – Primary Functions The primary functions available in PASAT are: • Create New Specification • Customized Office Assistant • Paste Paragraphs • Paste Claims • Figure Manager • Validate Document • Preview Specification in Browser • Export XML file

  6. PASAT – Creating A New Specification Selected sections are inserted, with behind-the-scenes XML tags, and placeholder text for headings.

  7. PASAT – Customized Office Assistant Customized Office Assistant suggests common tags based on cursor position

  8. PASAT – Paste Paragraph Function Insert and tag multiple paragraphs automatically

  9. PASAT – Paste Claim Function Insert and tag multiple claims automatically

  10. PASAT – Figure Manager Function Insert, preview, and arrange drawing images

  11. PASAT – Validate Function Automatically checks for completeness against USPTO business rules, and facilitates easy correction

  12. PASAT – Preview Specification in Browser USPTO standard stylesheet displays the electronic file as it will be seen at the USPTO

  13. PASAT – Export To XML Function Automatically converts specification to EFS required electronic XML format.

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