USPTO & PTAB
Exhibit Preparation
IPR petitions. PGR proceedings. Ex parte prosecution. Prepare your exhibits with the precision the USPTO demands.
Try It Free - Preview Before You Pay- In IPR and PGR proceedings, petitioner exhibits are numbered starting at 1001 and patent owner exhibits starting at 2001.
- ExhibitPrep supports custom exhibit prefixes and starting numbers, including the Ex. 1001+ and Ex. 2001+ conventions used at the PTAB.
- Stamped exhibits download as individual files suitable for e-filing through PTAB E2E or EFS-Web.
- Foreign-language prior art and its certified translation can be stamped as consecutive exhibits (for example, Ex. 1005 and Ex. 1006).
- The ExhibitPrep Day Pass costs $14.99 and covers unlimited exhibit stamping for 24 hours.
- ExhibitPrep handles long technical documents such as patents, manuals, and scientific publications without page limits.
- The same exhibit labeling workflow also applies to TTAB trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings.
Your IPR Petition is Due in 48 Hours...
You have 30 prior art references, an expert declaration, claim charts, and prosecution history documents. Each needs a proper exhibit number. The PTAB deadline won't wait for manual stamping.
USPTO Proceedings We Support
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
- Petitioner exhibits (Ex. 1001+)
- Patent owner exhibits (Ex. 2001+)
- Prior art references and claim charts
- Expert declarations
Post-Grant Review (PGR)
- Invalidity evidence (35 USC 101, 112)
- Written description challenges
- Prior art and prosecution history
- Technical expert testimony
Ex Parte Prosecution
- Information Disclosure Statements
- Prior art references
- Declaration evidence
- Examiner interview support
Other USPTO Proceedings
- Ex parte appeals
- Derivation proceedings
- Reexamination proceedings
- TTAB proceedings
Patent Prosecution Document Types
Prior Art
- US patents
- Foreign patents
- Technical publications
- Product documentation
Declarations
- Expert declarations
- Inventor declarations
- Rule 132 declarations
- Supporting affidavits
File Wrapper
- Office actions
- Responses
- Amendments
- Interview summaries
Analysis
- Claim charts
- Invalidity contentions
- Claim construction
- Technical tutorials
PTAB Exhibit Numbering Made Easy
Petitioner (IPR/PGR)
- Ex. 1001: Challenged patent
- Ex. 1002-10XX: Prior art references
- Ex. 10XX: Expert declaration
- Ex. 10XX: Prosecution history excerpts
Patent Owner (IPR/PGR)
- Ex. 2001: Response declaration
- Ex. 2002+: Patent owner evidence
- Ex. 20XX: Secondary considerations
- Ex. 20XX: Prosecution history excerpts
Patent Prosecution Exhibit Workflow
Organize Your Exhibits
Group documents by category: challenged patent first, then prior art chronologically, then declarations and other evidence.
Pro tip: Name files with target exhibit numbers (1001-Challenged-Patent.pdf, 1002-Smith-Reference.pdf) to maintain order.
Set Starting Number
Configure ExhibitPrep with your starting exhibit number (1001 for petitioner, 2001 for patent owner).
Pro tip: For follow-on filings, set the starting number to continue from your previous submission.
Batch Upload Documents
Upload all documents at once. ExhibitPrep handles large technical documents and patents without issues.
Download for E-Filing
Download individually stamped exhibits ready for PTAB E2E or EFS-Web upload.
Pro tip: Download as individual files (not combined) for USPTO e-filing systems.
Time Savings for Patent Practitioners
| Proceeding Type | Typical Exhibits | Manual Time | ExhibitPrep |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPR Petition | 15-40 exhibits | 2-4 hours | 15-20 min |
| Patent Owner Response | 10-25 exhibits | 1-3 hours | 10-15 min |
| Large IDS | 50-100+ references | 4-8 hours | 30-45 min |
Focus on claim analysis and legal strategy, not document formatting.
$14.99 Day Pass covers unlimited exhibits for 24 hours — an entire IPR petition's worth of stamping.
See patent prosecution Exhibit Stamping in Action
Watch how to prepare court-ready patent prosecution exhibits in under 30 seconds.
Patent Prosecution FAQ
What exhibit numbering does the USPTO require?
For IPR/PGR proceedings, petitioner exhibits start at 1001 and patent owner exhibits start at 2001. For ex parte prosecution, exhibits are typically numbered sequentially. ExhibitPrep supports custom starting numbers and prefixes to match any USPTO requirement.
How do I prepare exhibits for an IPR petition?
IPR exhibits typically include the challenged patent (Ex. 1001), prior art references, expert declarations, and claim charts. Organize prior art chronologically by publication date. ExhibitPrep can stamp each document with the correct exhibit number for PTAB filing.
Can I use ExhibitPrep for trademark prosecution?
Yes. While this page focuses on patent prosecution, ExhibitPrep works equally well for TTAB proceedings, trademark oppositions, and cancellation proceedings. The same exhibit labeling workflow applies.
How do I handle large technical documents?
ExhibitPrep processes large PDF files without issues. Technical manuals, patents, and scientific publications of any length can be stamped efficiently. For very large documents, consider whether the entire document or relevant portions should be submitted.
What about foreign language prior art?
Foreign language documents typically require certified translations. Upload both the original and translation as separate exhibits. ExhibitPrep can stamp them with consecutive numbers (e.g., Ex. 1005 for original, Ex. 1006 for translation).
How do I prepare a patent owner preliminary response?
Patent owner exhibits in IPR/PGR proceedings start at 2001. Include the patent owner's evidence, expert declarations responding to petitioner's arguments, and any additional prior art or prosecution history. ExhibitPrep lets you set 2001 as your starting number.
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