Plan to publish delay in mandatory electronic filing effective date

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Trademark Alert

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Mandatory electronic filing to be delayed until
February 15, 2020

Thank you for your feedback and questions about the mandatory electronic filing rule change. We look forward to the improvements this rule change will bring.

We plan to change the effective date from December 21, 2019 to February 15, 2020.

After considering your recent feedback at the informational webinar, we plan to delay the effective date of mandatory electronic filing. This will give you more time to prepare and allow us to provide clear information that helps you get ready for the new requirements when this rule goes into effect.

Read more about how this federal trademark rule change affects you on the USPTO website.