Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS)

Welcome to Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS) Resources Page. Here, you will find the P-TACTS user guide, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and system capabilities.

P-TACTS

To access the new P-TACTS system, you must have an active MyUSPTO account. If you have an existing MyUSPTO account, your current PTAB E2E email address must be the same as your email address registered for the MyUSPTO account.

For more information and support for your MyUSPTO account, read through the MyUSPTO and USPTO.gov account FAQs page.

User Guide

The P-TACTS Trial User Guide provides an overview of the AIA trial system's functionalities and how to use it.
The P-TACTS Interference User Guide provides an overview of the interference system's functionalities and how to use it.
How to submit a Request for Director's Review

FAQs

Read through P-TACTS frequently asked questions for additional information about the system.

System capabilities

PTAB E2E will be replaced by the new AIA Trials portal called P-TACTS. Below is a list of new features and functionalities:

All P-TACTS users will be required to create a MyUSPTO account to access the system.
- Users will only need one account to access all USPTO applications/systems.
Addition of a new user role called Staff.
Enhanced petition submission process
- Gives users the ability to pay for Pro Hac Vice (PHV) admission and submit a PHV motion along with a petition.
New My Docket functionality for P-TACTS users
- Gives users the ability to view all email notifications received by the user from P-TACTS.
New case viewer interface
- Improved accessibility to access information related to a case
- New interface provides more detailed information
- Easy to file documents
New motions submission workflow
- Users can group motions and their related oppositions, replies and exhibits all together.
Lead and all back-up counsel have the ability to submit documents
New Joinder functionality
- Joined cases are grouped for easy access.
Simplified rehearing request submission process

System capabilities (read in pdf)

If you have any questions or need support, contact P-TACTS admin at PTABP-TACTSAdmin@uspto.gov or contact the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at 571-272-8850.