What are the acceptable methods for filing papers with the USPTO?
What are the acceptable methods for filing papers with the USPTO? The USPTO accepts several methods for filing papers: Hand-delivery to the USPTO office in Alexandria, Virginia First-class mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS) Express Mail service of the USPS Electronic filing through the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web) As stated in MPEP…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I can’t file my patent application electronically or by Priority Mail Express® due to an emergency?
If you cannot file your patent application electronically or by Priority Mail Express® due to an emergency, consider the following options: Use first-class mail with a Certificate of Mailing under 37 CFR 1.8 Hand-deliver the application to the USPTO, if possible If the emergency is a designated postal service interruption, follow the specific instructions provided…
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