How do I request a Customer Number from the USPTO?
How do I request a Customer Number from the USPTO?
To request a Customer Number from the USPTO, follow these steps:
- Complete the Customer Number Request Form (PTO/SB/125)
- Include the names of registered practitioners associated with the Customer Number
- Provide the correspondence address for the Customer Number
- Submit the form to the USPTO
According to MPEP 403, ‘A Customer Number may be requested by (A) a registered attorney or agent of record, (B) an assignee of the entire interest of the applicant, or (C) the applicant.’ The USPTO will process the request and assign a unique Customer Number, which can then be used for managing correspondence and access to patent applications.
For more information on USPTO Forms, visit: USPTO Forms.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 403 - Correspondence — With Whom Held; Customer Number Practice,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure