To manually enter a US Patent Office Action into your task list, follow the steps below:
- Go to the Tasks module.
- Click the Add button to open a New Task window.
- Select a client from the Client search box.
- Select a matter number from Matter search box. Optionally, you can skip the client and search for a matter first. AppColl will then auto-populate the Client.
- In the Task Type field, search for “Receive Final Office Action” or “Receive Non-Final Office Action” in the search box to select from the options.
- Verify that the task Owner is correct and select a new Owner if needed.
- Select the Reference Date (the official mailing date from the PTO) and Received On date.
- (Optional) Click the Add button to add any documents.
- (Optional) Enter any desired information in the Comments text box.
- Click the Save button.
AppColl will generate the appropriate "Respond to Office Action" task with appropriate due date.