What are the official USPTO mailing addresses for patent-related correspondence?
What are the official USPTO mailing addresses for patent-related correspondence?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has specific mailing addresses for different types of patent-related correspondence. According to the MPEP 502:
For regular mail:
- Commissioner for Patents
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
For hand-carried or EXPRESS MAIL:
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Customer Service Window
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
It’s important to use the correct address to ensure timely processing of your correspondence.
For more information on patent correspondence, visit: patent correspondence.
Topics:
MPEP 500 - Receipt and Handling of Mail and Papers,
MPEP 502 - Depositing Correspondence,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure