What are the USPTO’s guidelines for hand-carrying documents?

What are the USPTO’s guidelines for hand-carrying documents?

The USPTO has specific guidelines for hand-carrying documents to their office. According to MPEP 502:

“Any paper which relates to a pending application may be personally delivered to the Office. The attorney, agent, or applicant should specifically instruct the person making the delivery to hand-carry the paper to the Customer Service Window…”

Key points to remember when hand-carrying documents to the USPTO:

• Deliver to the Customer Service Window at the Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• The delivery must be made during official business hours (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays)
• A receipt will be issued for the delivered papers
• The receipt date is considered the filing date for the documents

It’s important to follow these guidelines to ensure proper handling and timely processing of your documents.

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