T.M.E.P. § 111
Requests for Copies of Trademark Documents

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111 Requests for Copies of Trademark Documents

The public may print images of the contents of trademark application, registration, and TTAB proceeding files through TDR or TTABVUE on the USPTO website at http://www.uspto.gov. See TMEP §109.01. The public can also print electronic copies of applications or registrations through TESS (see TMEP §104) , and prosecution histories through TARR (see TMEP §108.01) on the USPTO website. There is no charge for use of these databases.

The public may purchase certified or uncertified copies of trademark documents (e.g., application or registration records, trademark title and status reports, etc.). Fee schedules are posted on the USPTO's website. Requests for copies of trademark documents are handled by the Certification Division of the Office of Public Records.

Copies of trademark documents can be ordered through the USPTO's website at www.uspto.gov, for delivery by the United States Postal Service. The fee must be paid by credit card, EFT, or deposit account authorization. Requests for copies of trademark documents may also be e-mailed to dsd@uspto.gov, with an authorization to charge the fee to a credit card or deposit account.

Requests for certified or uncertified copies of trademark documents may be mailed to: Mail Stop Document Services, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria VA 22313-1450. 37 C.F.R. 2.190(d).