New Patent Application Alert ServiceAugust 13, 2015

The USPTO is now offering a Patent Application Alert Service (PAAS) that allows subscribers to stay current with patent application pre-grant publications that may be relevant or of interest. A subscriber will receive a weekly email alert  that is customizable to a search criteria set by the subscriber. Each email will also contain direct links to the published applications listed. 

Enrolling in the PAAS is free, but requires registration. This system also allows those who receive alerts to submit prior art for “pre-issuance”submission under 35 U.S.C. 122(3). These submissions may be made through the portal available on the USPTO website, subject to the conditions of that program.