How should I submit patent maintenance fee payments?

Patent maintenance fee payments can be submitted in two ways:

1. Electronically: This is the preferred method. Payments can be made through the USPTO’s Patent Maintenance Fees Storefront.
2. By mail: If not submitted electronically, maintenance fee payments and related correspondence should be addressed to:

Mail Stop Maintenance Fee
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

The MPEP states: Maintenance fee payments not electronically submitted over the Internet and correspondence related to maintenance fees may be addressed to: Mail Stop Maintenance Fee, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

It’s important to note that electronic submission is faster, more secure, and provides immediate confirmation of payment.

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