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Relief Available to Patent and Trademark Applicants, Patentees - uspto 2025

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The document outlines the relief measures provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent and trademark applicants, patentees, and trademark owners affected by the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011. It details procedures for withdrawing and reissuing Office communications, waiving surcharges for late maintenance fee payments, and accepting delayed filings due to the disaster. The USPTO emphasizes that certain statutory deadlines cannot be extended or waived.

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Begin by reviewing the introductory section that outlines the extraordinary situation due to the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This context is crucial for understanding your eligibility for relief.
Locate the section regarding requests for withdrawal of Office communications. Fill out the necessary details, ensuring you specify that your request is due to the catastrophic events.
If applicable, complete the fields related to maintenance fee payments. Indicate if you are requesting a waiver of surcharges due to delays caused by the disaster.
For trademark applicants, ensure you provide your correspondence address accurately and indicate any changes if necessary. This will help facilitate communication with the USPTO.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy before submitting your form via EFS-Web or mail as instructed in the document.

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