What are the hours for the Public Search Facility in Alexandria?

The Public Search Facility in Alexandria has extended hours compared to the regular USPTO business hours:

  • 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia

As stated in MPEP 510: “The hours for the Public Search Facility in Alexandria are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays in the District of Columbia.”

Topics: MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers, MPEP 510 - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Business Hours, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Alexandria USPTO, Public Search Facility, search hours