What is the mailing address for USPTO maintenance fee payments?
The MPEP provides specific mailing addresses for maintenance fee payments and related correspondence: For United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries: Mail Stop Maintenance FeeDirector of the United States Patent and Trademark OfficeP.O. Box 1450Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450 For deliveries by other delivery services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL): United States Patent and Trademark OfficeMail Center, Mail Stop…
Read MoreCan a protest be submitted electronically via EFS-Web?
No, a protest cannot be submitted electronically via EFS-Web. The MPEP explicitly states: “A protest must NOT be submitted electronically via EFS-Web.“ Protests must be submitted by mail to the following address: Mail Stop PetitionCommissioner for PatentsP.O. Box 1450Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 It’s important to follow this guideline to ensure that your protest is properly received…
Read MoreWhere should I send a request for simultaneous issuance of patents?
To submit a request for simultaneous issuance of patents, you must send it to a specific address at the USPTO. According to MPEP 1306.02: “Applicants and their attorneys who desire the simultaneous issue of allowed applications must submit the request to: Mail Stop Issue Fee, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450, Attention:…
Read MoreWhat is the mailing address for submitting assignment documents to the USPTO?
The mailing address for submitting assignment documents depends on whether they are being filed with new applications or not. According to MPEP 302.08: For documents not filed with new applications: Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450 For documents filed with new…
Read MoreHow should I address assignment documents submitted by mail for recordation?
Assignment documents submitted by mail for recordation should be addressed according to MPEP 302.08 and 37 CFR 3.27. The MPEP states: Documents and cover sheets submitted by mail for recordation should be addressed to Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450, unless…
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