What happens if there’s a postal interruption or emergency affecting USPTO correspondence?

In the event of a postal interruption or emergency: An announcement will be placed on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov A notice will be published in the Official Gazette These communications will provide instructions about filing patent applications and other papers related to patent applications and patents The USPTO Director may prescribe rules considering papers…

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How can I petition for my correspondence to be considered filed on a particular date due to a postal emergency?

If your correspondence is affected by a postal emergency, you can petition the Director to consider it filed on a particular date under certain conditions. The process depends on whether your mail was returned, refused, or unable to be deposited. Here’s a summary of the petition requirements based on MPEP 511: For returned correspondence (37…

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