Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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The Public Search Facility in Alexandria has extended hours compared to the regular USPTO business hours:
- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia
As stated in MPEP 510: “The hours for the Public Search Facility in Alexandria are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia.”
Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
MPEP 510 - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Business Hours,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure