Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers (5)
The mailing address for trademark-related correspondence is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific documents as outlined in the regulations.
According to 37 CFR 2.190: In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
To learn more:
The mailing address for trademark applications and trademark-related papers filed on paper is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for:
- Documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation
- Requests for copies of trademark documents
- Certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e)
According to 37 CFR 2.190(a): “In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
For trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific cases, the address is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
According to MPEP 501, which cites 37 CFR 2.190: “All trademark-related documents filed on paper, except documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation; requests for copies of trademark documents; and certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e), should be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
For more information on trademark correspondence, visit: trademark correspondence.
For correspondence that is not specific to patents or trademarks, such as requests for certified copies or assignment recordation, the general mailing address is:
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
This address should be used for:
- Patent and trademark documents sent to the Assignment Division for recordation (Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services)
- Requests for certified or uncertified copies of patent and trademark documents (Mail Stop Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch)
- Correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190
MPEP 501 states: “For correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190, should be addressed to: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450”
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.
MPEP 501 - Filing Papers With the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (5)
The mailing address for trademark-related correspondence is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific documents as outlined in the regulations.
According to 37 CFR 2.190: In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
To learn more:
The mailing address for trademark applications and trademark-related papers filed on paper is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for:
- Documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation
- Requests for copies of trademark documents
- Certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e)
According to 37 CFR 2.190(a): “In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
For trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific cases, the address is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
According to MPEP 501, which cites 37 CFR 2.190: “All trademark-related documents filed on paper, except documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation; requests for copies of trademark documents; and certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e), should be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
For more information on trademark correspondence, visit: trademark correspondence.
For correspondence that is not specific to patents or trademarks, such as requests for certified copies or assignment recordation, the general mailing address is:
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
This address should be used for:
- Patent and trademark documents sent to the Assignment Division for recordation (Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services)
- Requests for certified or uncertified copies of patent and trademark documents (Mail Stop Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch)
- Correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190
MPEP 501 states: “For correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190, should be addressed to: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450”
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.
Patent Law (2)
For correspondence that is not specific to patents or trademarks, such as requests for certified copies or assignment recordation, the general mailing address is:
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
This address should be used for:
- Patent and trademark documents sent to the Assignment Division for recordation (Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services)
- Requests for certified or uncertified copies of patent and trademark documents (Mail Stop Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch)
- Correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190
MPEP 501 states: “For correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190, should be addressed to: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450”
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.
Patent Procedure (1)
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.
Trademark Law (5)
The mailing address for trademark-related correspondence is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific documents as outlined in the regulations.
According to 37 CFR 2.190: In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
To learn more:
The mailing address for trademark applications and trademark-related papers filed on paper is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for:
- Documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation
- Requests for copies of trademark documents
- Certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e)
According to 37 CFR 2.190(a): “In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
For trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific cases, the address is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
According to MPEP 501, which cites 37 CFR 2.190: “All trademark-related documents filed on paper, except documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation; requests for copies of trademark documents; and certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e), should be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
For more information on trademark correspondence, visit: trademark correspondence.
For correspondence that is not specific to patents or trademarks, such as requests for certified copies or assignment recordation, the general mailing address is:
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
This address should be used for:
- Patent and trademark documents sent to the Assignment Division for recordation (Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services)
- Requests for certified or uncertified copies of patent and trademark documents (Mail Stop Patent and Trademark Copy Fulfillment Branch)
- Correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190
MPEP 501 states: “For correspondence for which an address is not otherwise specified in 37 CFR 1.1 or 2.190, should be addressed to: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450”
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.
Trademark Procedure (4)
The mailing address for trademark-related correspondence is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific documents as outlined in the regulations.
According to 37 CFR 2.190: In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
To learn more:
The mailing address for trademark applications and trademark-related papers filed on paper is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
This address should be used for all trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for:
- Documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation
- Requests for copies of trademark documents
- Certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e)
According to 37 CFR 2.190(a): “In general, trademark documents to be delivered by the USPS must be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
For trademark-related documents filed on paper, except for certain specific cases, the address is:
Commissioner for Trademarks
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
According to MPEP 501, which cites 37 CFR 2.190: “All trademark-related documents filed on paper, except documents sent to the Assignment Recordation Branch for recordation; requests for copies of trademark documents; and certain documents filed under the Madrid Protocol as specified in 37 CFR 2.190(e), should be addressed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.”
It’s important to note that many trademark documents can and should be filed electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
For more information on trademark correspondence, visit: trademark correspondence.
Yes, you can hand-carry certain documents to the USPTO, but there are specific guidelines and limitations. According to MPEP 501:
Patent-related papers may be hand-carried to the Office in Alexandria, VA. Correspondence cannot be hand-carried to the Regional Offices. If the correspondence is hand-carried to the Office, with limited exceptions (see MPEP § 502, subsection III) it must be delivered to:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For trademark-related papers, there is a separate location:
Trademark-related papers may be filed at the “walk-up” window located in the Trademark Assistance Center, Madison East, Concourse Level, Room C55, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
It’s important to note that while hand-carrying documents is possible, electronic filing is often faster and more efficient for most types of correspondence with the USPTO.
For more information on patent office procedures, visit: patent office procedures.
For more information on USPTO submission, visit: USPTO submission.