Readers will recall that originally the USPTO was firm in its commitment to a shutdown of PAIR and EFS-Web at 11:59 PM on November 7, 2023 (blog article).
Readers will also recall that with less than two hours remaining before the close of business on November 7, the USPTO blinked and did not shut down PAIR and EFS-Web that day (blog article). Instead, the USPTO postponed the shutdown of PAIR and EFS-Web by four business days. The shutdown got postponed to 11:59 PM today, November 14.
Yes, the USPTO has firmly stated today is the day that it will shut down PAIR and EFS-Web. This will happen at 11:59 PM tonight.
I have tried the new system. It is a shame for the USPTO.
“After November 15, 2023, EFS-Web and Private PAIR will no longer be available.” The PTO needs to look up the word “after”.
They went ahead and shut it down – now the fun begins.