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As a reminder, EFS-Web and Private PAIR users should have the latest Java 8 version, which is needed for the
current authentication Java Applet.
On Oct. 24, a new interim authentication method using Java Web
Start will be available to provide access to EFS-Web and Private PAIR. You must
have Java 8 to use the new Java Web Start authentication method. The interim
authentication solution provides a new, plug-in-free option for users to
authenticate, and will expand browser options until a new permanent solution is
in place. While you can continue to authenticate using the existing method
(Java Applet), you will be given an option to utilize the new method.
This interim solution uses Java Web Start technology, allowing
users to authenticate into EFS-Web and Private PAIR utilizing their current
digital certificate. The new option will provide users more flexibility in
browser choice as it reduces the dependency on the Java Applet plug-in. Digital
Certificate Management (DCM) tools will also be supported on Java Web Start in
a subsequent release.
A new permanent authentication method is currently under development.
For additional information regarding these authentication methods, please visit
EFS-Web/PAIR System Requirements.
During the release for this update, EFS-Web
for Registered eFilers and Private PAIR will be unavailable Monday,
October 24 starting at 12:01 a.m. ET, and ending by 6:00 AM ET.
When
systems are available, notification will be posted on the USPTO Systems Status
and Availability at http://www.uspto.gov/blog/ebiz/
During the maintenance period, applicants
may file new applications using EFS-Web
for Unregistered eFilers or use an alternative
filing method.
If you have questions, please
contact the Patent EBC at (866) 217-9197 or send an email to EBC@uspto.gov.
To provide feedback, please email us at eMod@uspto.gov, or you can visit our eCommerce Modernization web page.
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