Patent Law FAQ
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There are two main ways to obtain a receipt for items filed with the USPTO:
- For paper filings: Include a self-addressed postcard with your submission, itemizing all components being filed. The USPTO will stamp the receipt date on the postcard and return it.
- For electronic filings via EFS-Web or Patent Center: An Electronic Acknowledgement Receipt is automatically generated and sent to the filer.
The MPEP states: ‘If a submitter desires a receipt for any item (e.g., paper or fee) filed in the USPTO by means other than the USPTO patent electronic filing system, it may be obtained by enclosing with the paper a self-addressed postcard specifically identifying the item.’ (MPEP 503)
Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
MPEP 503 - Application Number and Filing Receipt,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure