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DOC/PTO RIN: 0651-AD52 Publication ID: Fall 2021 
Title: Mailing Address Changes Related to USPTO Deposit Accounts and Patent Maintenance Fees 
Abstract:

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is revising the Rules of Practice to update the addresses for payments of patent maintenance fees that are not submitted electronically, correspondence related to maintenance fees, and the replenishment of a USPTO deposit account by mail. From December 15, 2020, through December 14, 2021, maintenance fee payments, maintenance fee-related correspondence, and USPTO deposit account replenishments sent to the old addresses will be forwarded to the new addresses.

 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1    37 CFR 2   
Legal Authority: 35 U.S.C 2(b)(2)    15 U.S.C. 1113    15 U.S.C. 1123    Pub. L. 112-29   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  07/02/2021  86 FR 35229   
Final Action Effective  07/02/2021 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Raul Tamayo
Senior Legal Advisor
Department of Commerce
Patent and Trademark Office
P. O. Box 1450,
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
Phone:571 272-7728
Fax:571 273-7728
Email: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov