Information for customers affected by postal service interruption from winter storm

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has posted a notice designating the interruption in service of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the areas affected by the winter storm in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama beginning on Tuesday, February 16, as a postal service interruption and emergency within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 21(a) and 37 CFR 1.10(i) and 2.195(d). The designation provides support for any relevant petition to the Director under 37 CFR 1.10(i), or 2.146 and 2.195(d), to consider correspondence as filed on a particular date. To determine whether a post office has been closed or reopened, or whether postal services have been suspended or resumed in a particular area in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama due to the winter storm, contact the post office directly or visit the USPS website.

The designation has no impact on electronic filings at the USPTO.

The full text of the notice is available on the USPTO’s Patent Related Notices webpage.

Postal service interruption notices published for USPTO customers affected by hurricanes and wildfires

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has posted notices designating the interruptions in service of the United States Postal Service in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and Texas; Hurricane Sally in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana; and the wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington as postal service interruptions and emergencies within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 21(a). The designations provide support for any relevant petition to the Director under 37 CFR 1.10(i), or 2.146 and 2.195(d) to consider correspondence as filed on a particular date.

The designations have no impact on electronic filings at the USPTO.

The notices will also be published in the Official Gazette.