Attachment 28a - Link to USPTO Grant Yellow Book Instructions.docx

This document summarizes a federal contract opportunity for patent data and document management services. The United States Patent and Trademark Office seeks a contractor to index and scan paper documents, convert and compose patent application data, and manage various patent examination and post-allowance activities. Key requirements include front-end processing, pre-grant publication, post-allowance processing, and post-issuance activities such as conversion and composition of certificates of correction and miscellaneous patent certificates. The contractor must provide deliverables that are uniform, ready for publication, and comply with the statement of work and technical references to be attached to the forthcoming request for proposals. Production schedules and delivery timelines are included, with prior workdays defined in relation to weekly publication and issuance dates.