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.
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
- 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.