How does the USPTO handle correspondence delivered by EXPRESS MAIL?

How does the USPTO handle correspondence delivered by EXPRESS MAIL?

The USPTO has specific procedures for handling correspondence delivered by EXPRESS MAIL. According to MPEP 502:

“Any correspondence delivered by the ‘Express Mail Post Office to Addressee’ service of the United States Postal Service (USPS) is considered filed or received in the Office on the date of deposit with the USPS.”

This means that the date of deposit with the USPS is considered the filing date at the USPTO, provided that:

• The correspondence is properly addressed to the USPTO
• The proper address is on the EXPRESS MAIL mailing label
• The EXPRESS MAIL mailing label number is placed on the correspondence

It’s important to note that this applies only to the USPS EXPRESS MAIL service and not to similar services provided by private courier companies.

For more information on Express Mail, visit: Express Mail.

For more information on USPTO correspondence, visit: USPTO correspondence.