753 2014 753 Uspto

American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) E-Government Website Customer Satisfaction Surveys

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Overview

Guide to Questionaire
USTPO Current Model Qsts
USPTO Custom Qsts
USPTO Custom Qsts (8-6-13) (2)
USPTO Custom Qsts (11-19-12)
USPTO Custom Qsts (11-9-12)
USPTO Custom Qsts (10-30-12)
USPTO Custom Qsts (5-14-12)
USPTO Custom Qsts (4-12-12)
USPTO Custom Qsts 12.20.2011
USPTO Custom Qsts 5.19.2011


Sheet 1: Guide to Questionaire

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Guide to questionnaire (Excel doc):













(Tab 1 – Guide to Questionnaire)













(Tab 4 – Notes/History)




























Tab 2 – Model Questions













·         Located in column B are the Elements, or aspects of your website that drive/influence visitor satisfaction













·         In Column D are the ACSI-based Satisfaction questions













·         In Column F are Future Behavior questions – the activities we want visitors to do more of in the future













·         Unlike the Custom Questions on Tab 3, Model Questions will stay consistent on your questionnaire over the next year




























Tab 3 – Custom Questions













·         These are the questions that allow us to segment the Model Questions, visitors groups, etc. Please let me know if there are other areas within the site you would like to ask about.













·         I also included a question on “Social Value” which allows us to understand the role that social media plays in driving traffic on your site. If you find a response choice for this question that does not apply to your site, please advise and I can remove it. I am excited to see the responses to this question!













·         Column Guide:













o   Column A – please ignore













o   B – Skip Logic Label dictates which previous response option that question is associated with. You will also see groups of colored cells; these groups are skip logic groups.













o   C – Question text is the exact question text the respondent will see













o   E – Answer Choices are the exact response options the respondent will see













o   F – The Skip To letter will guide you to the appropriate follow-up question in the proceeding row(s) – some responses will have multiple Skip To questions and others will simply have “Other (Please specify)”













o   G – Type will explain how the respondent will answer the questions (e.g. a drop down menu or by entering text into a form field)













o   H – Single or Multi indicates if the respondent can provide one, or more than one response













o   I – Required Y/N indicates if a response is optional













o   J – Special Instructions will allow you to know if that question is independent or dependent on another question(s)













o   K – CQ Label is the label we will apply to that question in our Client Portal for analysis purposes (we will perform a tutorial together)













Sheet 2: USTPO Current Model Qsts

Model Instance Name:




USPTO Browse



MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==


Date: 8/23/2010

USPTO Browse
Model questions utilize the ACSI methodology to determine scores and impacts

ELEMENTS (drivers of satisfaction)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
FUTURE BEHAVIORS







Content (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)
Satisfaction
Return (1=Very Unlikely, 10=Very Likely)

Please rate the accuracy of information on this site.
What is your overall satisfaction with this site?
(1=Very Dissatisfied, 10=Very Satisfied)

How likely are you to return to this site?

Please rate the quality of information on this site.
How well does this site meet your expectations?
(1=Falls Short, 10=Exceeds)

Recommend (1=Very Unlikely, 10=Very Likely)

Please rate the freshness of content on this site.
How does this site compare to your idea of an ideal website?
(1=Not Very Close, 10=Very Close)

How likely are you to recommend this site to someone else?

Functionality (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)




Please rate the usefulness of the features provided on this site.


Primary Resource (1=Very Unlikely, 10=Very Likely)

Please rate the convenience of the features on this site.


How likely are you to use this site as your primary resource for patent and trademark information and services?

Please rate the variety of features on this site.


Trust (1=Strongly Disagree, 10=Strongly Agree)

Look and Feel (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)


I can count on this agency to act in my best interests.

Please rate the visual appeal of this site.


I consider this agency to be trustworthy.

Please rate the balance of graphics and text on this site.


This agency can be trusted to do what is right.

Please rate the readability of the pages on this site.


Future Participation (1=Very Unlikely, 10=Very Likely)

Navigation (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)


How likely are you to express your thoughts or ideas to this agency in the next 90 days?

Please rate how well the site is organized.




Please rate the options available for navigating this site.


Please rate how well the site layout helps you find what you are looking for.

Please rate the number of clicks to get where you want on this site.

Online Transparency (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)

Please rate how thoroughly this website discloses information about what this agency is doing.

Please rate how quickly agency information is made available on this website.




Please rate how well information about this agency's actions can be accessed by the public on this website.




Site Performance (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)




Please rate how quickly pages load on this site.




Please rate the consistency of speed from page to page on this site.




Please rate the ability to load pages without getting error messages on this site.




Tasks/ Transactions (1=Poor, 10=Excellent, Don't Know)




Please rate the process for completing task(s) on this site.




Please rate the clarity of instructions for completing task(s) on this site.




Please rate the verification of task completion on this site.





Sheet 3: USPTO Custom Qsts

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 4/11/2013 blue + -->: REWORDING















USPTO Browse CUSTOM QUESTION LIST
QID Skip Logic Label Question Text Answer Choices
(limited to 50 characters)
Skip to Type (select from list) Single or Multi Required
Y/N
Special Instructions CQ Label
ACQCol0009917
Please rate how well you understand the wording on this site. 1 = Poor
Radio button, scale, has don't know Single Y
PL_Understand


2







3








4








5








6








7








8








9








10 = Excellent








Don't know





EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you?

Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Visitor Role



IP Professional: attorney B






IP Professional: paralegal B






Inventor B






Entrepreneur/Business Professional







Research Professional


Randomize



Librarian/Information Professional








Journalist








Teacher / Educator








Student








Vendor








Job Seeker








USPTO Employee








Engineer








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Role Other
CAS0035746 B Which of the following best describes your experience with IP space? 0-5 years
Radio button, one-up vertical Single N Skip Logic Group IP Experience



5-15 years








15+ years





EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
Drop down, select one Single Y Skip Logic Group Type of Organization


Non-profit/Non-governmental Organization







Federal: U.S. Congress / Committee Staff







Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








U.S. State or Local Government








Non-U.S. Government








College/University








K-12 School



Randomize



Individual / General public








Foreign citizen








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Organization Other
EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y
Frequency



About once a week








Two to three times per week








About once a month








Every few months








Every 6 months or less often








This is my first time visiting this site





EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? 18 and Under
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
Age



19-25








26-35








36-50








51+








Prefer not to respond





EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







Other (please specify) D


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Reason Other
EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Patent Activity


File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) E


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Patent Activity Other
EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) F


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity Other
EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group News & Event Information


Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







International activities








Testimony & speeches








Other (please specify) J


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

Text area, no char limit Open N
News & Event Other
EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes G4, G5 Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Did You Accomplish



No G3, G4







Still looking G2, G4




EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Accomplish Other
EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Task Difficulty
EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure




CAS0035747 G5 Please rate your experience in accomplishing your task. 1 = Poor
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Task Accomplish Exper



2







3







4







5







6







7







8







9







10 = Excellent







Don’t know




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Homepage Interaction



The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
exclusive



EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Search Box Experience



Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



Randomize



Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other Search Issue
ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Navigate First?



No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group 2nd Source of Info


Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



Randomize



YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








Other Z


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other 2nd Source
ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

Text area, no char limit Open N
Improvements


Do you ever access the Internet using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes A, B, D, F, L Radio button, one-up vertical Single

Access Mobile Internet



No






A Which of the following devices do you have? A smartphone
Radio button, one-up vertical Multi

Phone or Tablet



A tablet








None of these






B Have you ever accessed ANY federal website using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes C Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Federal Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






C Have you ever accessed USPTO's site using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






D If mobile versions of the site were available, how would you prefer to access uspto.gov? (Select all that apply) Mobile app downloaded to my device
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Preferred Mobile Version



Website customized for mobile access








Regular website








Other (please specify) E





E How else would you prefer to access uspto.gov on a mobile device?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Preferred Mobile Version

F What information would you like to access via mobile device? (Select all that apply) Patents G Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Info Avail



Trademarks H







IP Law & Policy information








USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events








Other (please specify) I





I What type of information would you like to access?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Info Avail

G What Patent activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Patent Tasks


File a patent application online








Check application status, view or download application documents








Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) J





J Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Patent

H What Trademark activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Trademark Tasks


Search for trademark applications & registrations








File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings








File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) K





K Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Trademark

L Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding mobile access to USPTO.gov?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Suggestions

Sheet 4: USPTO Custom Qsts (8-6-13) (2)

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 4/11/2013 blue + -->: REWORDING















USPTO Browse CUSTOM QUESTION LIST
QID Skip Logic Label Question Text Answer Choices
(limited to 50 characters)
Skip to Type (select from list) Single or Multi Required
Y/N
Special Instructions CQ Label
ACQCol0009916
Please rate the clarity of the wording on this site. 1 = Poor
Radio button, scale, has don't know Single Y
PL_Clarity



2







3







4








5








6








7








8








9








10 = Excellent








Don't know





ACQCol0009917
Please rate how well you understand the wording on this site. 1 = Poor
Radio button, scale, has don't know Single Y
PL_Understand


2







3








4








5








6








7








8








9








10 = Excellent








Don't know





ACQCol0009918
Please rate this site on its use of short, clear sentences. 1 = Poor
Radio button, scale, has don't know Single Y
PL_Sentences


2







3







4








5








6








7








8








9








10 = Excellent








Don't know





EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Visitor Role



IP Professional: attorney B






IP Professional: paralegal B






Inventor B






Entrepreneur/Business Professional







Research Professional


Randomize



Librarian/Information Professional








Journalist








Teacher / Educator








Student








Vendor








Job Seeker








USPTO Employee








Engineer








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Role Other

B Which of the following best describes your experience with IP space? 0-5 years
Radio button, one-up vertical Single N Skip Logic Group IP Experience



5-15 years








15+ years





EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
Drop down, select one Single Y Skip Logic Group Type of Organization


Non-profit/Non-governmental Organization







Federal: U.S. Congress / Committee Staff







Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








U.S. State or Local Government








Non-U.S. Government








College/University








K-12 School



Randomize



Individual / General public








Foreign citizen








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Organization Other
EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y
Frequency



About once a week








Two to three times per week








About once a month








Every few months








Every 6 months or less often








This is my first time visiting this site





EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? 18 and Under
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
Age



19-25








26-35








36-50








51+








Prefer not to respond





EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







Other (please specify) D


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Reason Other
EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Patent Activity


File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) E


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Patent Activity Other
EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) F


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity Other
EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group News & Event Information


Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







International activities








Testimony & speeches








Other (please specify) J


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

Text area, no char limit Open N
News & Event Other
EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes G4, G5 Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Did You Accomplish



No G3, G4







Still looking G2, G4




EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Accomplish Other
EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Task Difficulty
EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure





G5 Please rate your experience in accomplishing your task. 1 = Poor
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Task Accomplish Exper



2







3







4







5







6







7







8







9







10 = Excellent







Don’t know




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Homepage Interaction



The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
exclusive



EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Search Box Experience



Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



Randomize



Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other Search Issue
ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Navigate First?



No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group 2nd Source of Info


Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



Randomize



YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








Other Z


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other 2nd Source
ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

Text area, no char limit Open N
Improvements


Do you ever access the Internet using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes A, B, D, F, L Radio button, one-up vertical Single

Access Mobile Internet



No






A Which of the following devices do you have? A smartphone
Radio button, one-up vertical Multi

Phone or Tablet



A tablet








None of these






B Have you ever accessed ANY federal website using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes C Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Federal Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






C Have you ever accessed USPTO's site using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






D If mobile versions of the site were available, how would you prefer to access uspto.gov? (Select all that apply) Mobile app downloaded to my device
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Website customized for mobile access








Regular website








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E How else would you prefer to access uspto.gov on a mobile device?

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N Skip Logic Group OE_Preferred Mobile Version

F What information would you like to access via mobile device? (Select all that apply) Patents G Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Info Avail



Trademarks H







IP Law & Policy information








USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events








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I What type of information would you like to access?

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N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Info Avail

G What Patent activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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File a patent application online








Check application status, view or download application documents








Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) J





J Other type of Patent activity.

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N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Patent

H What Trademark activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
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Search for trademark applications & registrations








File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings








File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








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N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Trademark

L Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding mobile access to USPTO.gov?

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Sheet 5: USPTO Custom Qsts (11-19-12)

Model Instance Name:

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USPTO Browse

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EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
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Journalist








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EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

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EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
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U.S. State or Local Government








Non-U.S. Government








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Foreign citizen








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EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

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EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
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Frequency



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About once a month








Every few months








Every 6 months or less often








This is my first time visiting this site





EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) E


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

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EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) F


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

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EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group News & Event Information


Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







International activities








Testimony & speeches








Other (please specify) J


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

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News & Event Other
EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes
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EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

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EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

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EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
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The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
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EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
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Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



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Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

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ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Navigate First?



No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
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Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



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YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

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ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

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Improvements
EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? 18 and Under
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Age



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26-35








36-50








51+








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Do you ever access the Internet using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes A, B, D, F, L Radio button, one-up vertical Single

Access Mobile Internet



No






A Which of the following devices do you have? A smartphone
Radio button, one-up vertical Multi

Phone or Tablet



A tablet








None of these






B Have you ever accessed ANY federal website using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes C Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Federal Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






C Have you ever accessed USPTO's site using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






D If mobile versions of the site were available, how would you prefer to access uspto.gov? (Select all that apply) Mobile app downloaded to my device
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Preferred Mobile Version



Website customized for mobile access








Regular website








Other (please specify) E





E How else would you prefer to access uspto.gov on a mobile device?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Preferred Mobile Version

F What information would you like to access via mobile device? (Select all that apply) Patents G Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Info Avail



Trademarks H







IP Law & Policy information








USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events








Other (please specify) I





I What type of information would you like to access?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Info Avail

G What Patent activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Patent Tasks


File a patent application online








Check application status, view or download application documents








Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) J





J Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Patent

H What Trademark activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Trademark Tasks


Search for trademark applications & registrations








File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings








File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) K





K Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Trademark

L Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding mobile access to USPTO.gov?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Suggestions

Sheet 6: USPTO Custom Qsts (11-9-12)

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 12/15/2011 blue + -->: REWORDING















USPTO Browse CUSTOM QUESTION LIST
QID Skip Logic Label Question Text Answer Choices
(limited to 50 characters)
Skip to Type (select from list) Single or Multi Required
Y/N
Special Instructions CQ Label
ACQCol0009916
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EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Visitor Role



Inventor







Entrepreneur/Business Professional







Research Professional


Randomize



Librarian/Information Professional








Journalist








Teacher / Educator








Student








Vendor








Job Seeker








USPTO Employee








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Role Other
EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
Drop down, select one Single Y Skip Logic Group Type of Organization


Non-profit/Non-governmental Organization







Federal: U.S. Congress / Committee Staff







Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








U.S. State or Local Government








Non-U.S. Government








College/University








K-12 School



Randomize



Individual / General public








Foreign citizen








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Organization Other
EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y
Frequency



About once a week








Two to three times per week








About once a month








Every few months








Every 6 months or less often








This is my first time visiting this site





EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







Other (please specify) D


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Reason Other
EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Patent Activity


File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) E


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Patent Activity Other
EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) F


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity Other
EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group News & Event Information


Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







International activities








Testimony & speeches








Other (please specify) J


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

Text area, no char limit Open N
News & Event Other
EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Did You Accomplish



No G3, G4







Still looking G2, G4




EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Accomplish Other
EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Task Difficulty
EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Homepage Interaction



The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
exclusive



EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Search Box Experience



Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



Randomize



Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other Search Issue
ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Navigate First?



No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group 2nd Source of Info


Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



Randomize



YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








Other Z


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other 2nd Source
ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

Text area, no char limit Open N
Improvements
EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? 18 and Under
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
Age



19-25








26-35








36-50








51+








Prefer not to respond







Do you ever access the Internet using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes A, B, C, D, F, L Radio button, one-up vertical Single

Access Mobile Internet



No






A Which of the following devices do you have? A smartphone
Radio button, one-up vertical Multi

Phone or Tablet



A tablet








None of these






B Have you ever accessed ANY federal website using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Federal Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






C Have you ever accessed USPTO's site using a mobile phone or tablet? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Site Usage



No, but I plan to do so








No, but I might in the future








No, and I don't plan to do so






D If mobile versions of the site were available, how would you prefer to access uspto.gov? (Select all that apply) Mobile app downloaded to my device
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Preferred Mobile Version



Website customized for mobile access








Regular website








Other (please specify) E





E How else would you prefer to access uspto.gov on a mobile device?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Preferred Mobile Version

F What information would you like to access via mobile device? (Select all that apply) Patents G Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Info Avail



Trademarks H







IP Law & Policy information








USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events








Other (please specify) I





I What type of information would you like to access?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Info Avail

G What Patent activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Patent Tasks


File a patent application online








Check application status, view or download application documents








Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








Other (please specify) J





J Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Patent

H What Trademark activities would you like to accomplish via a mobile device? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Mobile Trademark Tasks


Search for trademark applications & registrations








File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings








File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) K





K Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Trademark

L Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding mobile access to USPTO.gov?

Text area, no char limit
N Skip Logic Group OE_Mobile Suggestions

Sheet 7: USPTO Custom Qsts (10-30-12)

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 12/15/2011 blue + -->: REWORDING















USPTO Browse CUSTOM QUESTION LIST
QID Skip Logic Label Question Text Answer Choices
(limited to 50 characters)
Skip to Type (select from list) Single or Multi Required
Y/N
Special Instructions CQ Label
ACQCol0009916
Please rate the clarity of the wording on this site. 1 = Poor
Radio button, scale, has don't know Single Y
PL_Clarity



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EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







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EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








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Pay fees








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News & Events








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EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

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EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
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Search for trademark applications & registrations



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Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








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EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
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Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







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Not sure




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
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The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







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Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








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One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








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EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
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Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







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ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
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EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
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Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






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EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
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Friend or colleague







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Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








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LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

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Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
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EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
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Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








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EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

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USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
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EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


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IP Law & Policy information







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EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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Check application status, view or download application documents


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EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

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EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
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Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

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EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
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Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







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EDO07381
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EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

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USPTO Support Centers


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Not sure




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
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The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
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EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
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Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



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EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

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ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
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No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
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Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



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Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
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EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
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Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



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YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

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ACQsmi0005382
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Sheet 9: USPTO Custom Qsts (4-12-12)

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 12/15/2011 blue + -->: REWORDING















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EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
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Journalist








Teacher / Educator








Student








Vendor








Job Seeker








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EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

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EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
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Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








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Non-U.S. Government








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K-12 School



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EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

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EDO07372
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This is my first time visiting this site





ACQCol0009919 R Do you find the recent enhancements made to the USPTO homepage to be: An improvement over the previous homepage B radio button Single Y Skip Logic Group Redesign - Homepage


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ACQCol0009920 A Please tell us why you feel the new enhancements are inferior.

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ACQCol0009921 B Please share with us your feedback on how the homepage has improved.

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EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







Other (please specify) D


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

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EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








Other (please specify) F


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity Other
EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
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Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







International activities








Testimony & speeches








Other (please specify) J


Anchor Answer Choice
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EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes
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EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

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EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

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EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure




ACQCol0009941
If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Homepage Interaction



The top navigation menu







The patents link located on the right side of the page







The trademarks link located on the right side of the page







The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page







Site-wide search box (upper right corner) S, Z






Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember
exclusive



EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Search Box Experience



Results were not relevant/not what I wanted







Too many results/I needed to refine my search







Not enough results







Returned NO results



Randomize



Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

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ACQCol0009942 Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Navigate First?



No, I went straight to the search feature







Don't recall




EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group 2nd Source of Info


Friend or colleague







Commercial vendor







Public library







Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



Randomize



YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








Other Z


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

Text area, no char limit Open N Skip Logic Group Other 2nd Source
ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

Text area, no char limit Open N
Improvements
EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? under 18
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EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
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EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other description

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EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
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EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

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EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily R Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y Skip Logic Group Frequency



About once a week R







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This is my first time visiting this site






R Do you find the recent enhancements made to the USPTO homepage to be: An improvement over the previous homepage B Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y Skip Logic Group Redesign - Homepage


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Inferior to the previous homepage A







Not sure/didn’t notice a difference








Did not visit the homepage






A Please tell us why you feel the new enhancements are inferior.

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B Please share with us your feedback on how the homepage has improved.

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EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason


Trademarks B





IP Law & Policy information







USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







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EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
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File a patent application online







Check application status, view or download application documents


Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








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EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

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EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
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Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








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EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

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EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
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Changes to law and policy







Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site







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Testimony & speeches








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EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

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EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes
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EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

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EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

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EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
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USPTO Support Centers


No






Not sure




EDO07385
USPTO: changed from Patents search to site search Did you use the site's search box located on the homepage today? Yes S Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Site Search Box



No








Not sure







If you visited the USPTO.gov homepage today, what did you interact with? (Please select all that apply) I did not visit the homepage today
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The top navigation menu






The patents link located on the right side of the page






The trademarks link located on the right side of the page






The iplaw & policy link located on the right side of the page






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Link to search for patents (upper right corner)








Link to search for trademarks (upper right corner)








One or more links under the "Popular Links" section








Other links within the homepage








Not Sure/Don't Remember





EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site's search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) --> Please tell us about your experience with the site-wide search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
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Results were not relevant/not what I wanted






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Not enough results






Returned NO results



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I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


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EDO07387 I Please specify other search box issue.

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Z Did you try using the site's navigational links before using the search feature today? Yes, I navigated first
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EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
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Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



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Could not navigate back to previous information






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EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

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EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
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Friend or colleague







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Law firm or law firm website







Educational institutions








Search engine



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Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








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EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

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ACQsmi0005382
LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

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EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? under 18
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Age



19-25








26-35








36-50








51+








Prefer not to respond






Sheet 11: USPTO Custom Qsts 5.19.2011

Model Instance Name:

red & strike-through: DELETE





USPTO Browse

underlined & italicized: RE-ORDER





MID: Fxh4AZJElIVZMNBwMBgk8A==

pink: ADDITION





Date: 5/17/2011 blue + -->: REWORDING















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EDO07368
Which of the following best describes you? Attorney/Agent/Support Staff
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Visitor Role



Inventor








Entrepreneur/Business Professional








Research Professional



Randomize



Librarian/Information Professional








Journalist








Teacher / Educator








Student








Vendor








Job Seeker








USPTO Employee








Other (please specify) A


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07369 A LDonaldson: corrected 5/16/2011 Other primary reason --> description

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EDO07370
Which of the following best describes your organization? Law firm/Private company/Corporation
Drop down, select one Single Y Skip Logic Group Type of Organization



Non-profit/Non-governmental Organization








Federal: U.S. Congress / Committee Staff








Federal: U.S. Executive Branch, Other








U.S. State or Local Government








Non-U.S. Government








College/University








K-12 School



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Individual / General public








Foreign citizen








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EDO07371 A Please describe the organization you belong to.

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EDO07372
USPTO: added "daily…" How frequently do you visit this site? Daily or almost daily
Dropdown (Select-one) Single Y
Frequency



About once a week








Two to three times per week








About once a month








Every few months








Every 6 months or less often








This is my first time visiting this site





EDO07373
What category best describes your primary reason(s) for visiting the site today? (Select all that apply) Patents A Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Primary Reason



Trademarks B







IP Law & Policy information








USPTO Careers








Vendor information (business with USPTO)








News & Events C







Other (please specify) D


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07374 D Please specify your reason for visiting today.

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EDO07375 A USPTO: modified What Patent activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Search for published patent applications & grants
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Patent Activity



File a patent application online








Check application status, view or download application documents



Randomize



Conduct a Classification search








File assignment recordations








Obtain general information about patents








View patent statistics








Access Patent Guides/Manual of Examination Procedures (MPEP)








Download Patent Forms








Pay fees








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








News & Events








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07376 E Other type of Patent activity.

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Patent Activity Other
EDO07377 B USPTO: modified What Trademark activities were you trying to accomplish today? (Select all that apply) Obtain general trademark information/view instructional videos
Checkbox, one-up vertical Mutli Y Skip Logic Group Trademark Activity



Search for trademark applications & registrations



randomize



File a trademark application or other submission for domestic filings and under Madrid Protocol








Check status of application or registration








View or download documents and/or order certified copies








File TTAB proceedings



Randomize



File assignment recordations








Access trademark manuals/guides/Official Gazette








Access trademark rules and/or notices








View/research statistical information








Find a USPTO telephone number, email, or address








Obtain trademark bulk data








News & Events








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Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07378 F Other type of Trademark activity.

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EDO07379 C USPTO: modified What type of News & Event information were you looking for today? (Select all that apply) Public events at the USPTO or other location
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group News & Event Information



Changes to law and policy








Availability of Electronic Business Systems on the USPTO Web site








International activities








Testimony & speeches








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EDO07380 J Other type of News & Event information.

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EDO07381
Were you able to accomplish your task(s) today? Yes
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No G3, G4







Not sure --> Still looking G2, G4




EDO07382 G2 What were you trying to accomplish?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Accomplish Other
EDO07383 G3 What prevented you from accomplishing your task(s)?

Text area, no char limit Single N Skip Logic Group Task Difficulty
EDO07384 G4 Do you intend to contact the USPTO Customer Support Centers to get information that you couldn't find on the USPTO Web site? Yes
Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y
USPTO Support Centers



No








Not sure





EDO07385
USPTO: changed from Patents search to site search Did you use the site's search box located on the homepage today? Yes S Radio button, one-up vertical Single Y Skip Logic Group Site Search Box



No








Not sure





EDO07386 S Please tell us about your experience with the site's search box feature today. (Please select all that apply.) Search results were helpful
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group Search Box Experience



Results were not relevant/not what I wanted








Too many results/I needed to refine my search








Not enough results








Returned NO results



Randomize



Received error message(s)








Search speed was too slow








I experienced a different search issue (please explain): I


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07387 I Please specify other Other search box issue.

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EDO07388
How would you describe your navigation experience on this site today? (Please select all that apply.) I had no difficulty navigating/browsing on www.uspto.gov
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi N Skip Logic Group Site Navigation


Links often did not take me where I expected






Had difficulty finding relevant information/products






Links/labels are difficult to understand






Too many links/navigational options to choose from



randomize


Had technical difficulties (error messages, broken links, etc.)






Could not navigate back to previous information






I had a navigation difficulty not listed above: M


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07389 M Please specify other navigation difficulty.

Text area, no char limit
N Other navigation diff Other Navigation
EDO07390
USPTO: added choices In addition to the USPTO web site --> website, what additional source(s) do you use to obtain USPTO information? (Select all that apply) USPTO Customer Support Centers (telephone or e-mail)
Checkbox, one-up vertical Multi Y Skip Logic Group 2nd Source of Info



Friend or colleague








Commercial vendor








Public library








Law firm or law firm website








Educational institutions








Search engine



Randomize



YouTube video








Internet blogs or discussion forums








Social networks (Facebook, My Space, Twitter)








E-mail or other alerts from the USPTO








News articles or reports








Other Federal Web site (fedbizops, regulations.gov, etc.)








Non-U.S. Government Web site








Don't know








None








Other Z


Anchor Answer Choice
EDO07391 Z Other additional source(s).

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LDonaldson: final wording per conversation 5/16/2011. suggest this question be moved up. Please share any additional details that describe how your experience on the USPTO site today could have been improved.

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Improvements
EDO07392
USPTO: not sure this is important What is your age? under 18
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Age



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Prefer not to respond





EDO07393
What additional features or options would you like to see added to USPTO.gov?

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