FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab, wherein the tab is in a location that is different from the location of the tab of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 10 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 11 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment of a file folder showing our new design, the file folder shown in a slightly open state, and the file folder including a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, and a tab, wherein the tab is in a location that is different from the locations of the tab of FIGS. 1 and 8 ;

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15 ;

FIG. 17 is a right-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15 ;

FIG. 18 is a left-side elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15 ;

FIG. 19 is a rear elevational view of the file folder of FIG. 15 ;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the file folder of FIG. 15 ; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the file folder of FIG. 15 .

The dashed lines that appear at the bottom of the file folders shown in FIGS. 1 , 2 , 8 , 9 , 15 , and 16 represent fold lines and are not part of the claimed design.

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