Customer Number Upload Spreadsheet for PCT Applications

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Overview

Sheet1
Instructions
What Happens at USPTO
Cover Letter
Privacy Statement
Paperwork Reduction

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Sheet 1: Sheet1

Customer Number:	XXXXXX	< Enter six digit Customer Number >		PCT Applications Customer Number Upload Spreadsheet
NOTE: Bold X's indicate where data is entered. You can enter data for each PCT application starting on line 16. Insert as many additional rows as required immediately below row 16 in order to add more application updates. Do not skip rows between entries.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		Rows 3 through 9 are for entering Customer Number address.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		Note: Customer Number and address are only displayed on page one.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		In accordance with WIPO Administrative Rule 92bis, this spreadsheet may not be used to modify PCT applications correspondence addresses.
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PCT Application Number
(17 characters w "/")		Number
PCT/USXXXX/XXXXXX		XXXXX
Save as an Excel (.XLS) spreadsheet. Do not make separate files for each attorney.
Only PCT International Applications may be listed on this spreadsheet.
Customer number uploads MUST be submitted via diskette or CD accompanied by a cover letter signed by the applicant, or one or more attorney or agent of record in each PCT application listed on the spreadsheet. If the attorney or agent of record in each of the applications is not known, then more than one attorney, agent or person granted limited recognition may sign the cover sheet so that at least one signer is of record in the listed applications.
Mail your diskette/CD to:
	Mail Stop EBC
	Commissioner for Patents
	P.O. Box 1450
	Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
The USPTO will update the above listed PCT applications only when the identified Customer Number, PCT application number(s), Attorney Registration Number(s) and the authorizing signature on the cover letter are valid.
For questions please contact the Electronic Business Center Help Desk at (866) 217-9197 or by e-mail to [email protected] (questions only)
Under the Paper Work Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number.				U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
OMB No. 0651-00XX (Exp. XX/XX/XXXX)			U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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Sheet 2: Instructions

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Sheet 3: What Happens at USPTO

1. USPTO will check to see that your Customer Number is on file and matches
the Customer Number address provided on the spreadsheet. Remember, for each application you can designate a different Customer Number. You must apply for your customer numbers before submitting this disk.
2. After confirmation of a valid Customer Number, we check for two criteria: data validity, correct PCT application number and signature authorization. Applications that pass the two checks are uploaded. Ensure that the person(s) signing the batch update request is either the applicant, a person granted limited recognition, or a registered attorney or agent of record in each application on the spreadsheet. Any discrepancies will result in failure to update the PCT application(s).
3. USPTO ensures that WIPO Administrative Rules are followed. According to Rule 92bis, the PCT Applications Customer Number Upload Spreadsheet process does not permit changing PCT applications correspondence addresses. The Customer Number address provided on the spreadsheet is only used as point of contact for the Customer Number update request.
4. An Upload Report will be generated and provided to you. The report lists successful updates and application number(s) not updated for failing the system audits. Review the information provided and make corrections by: correcting invalid application number(s), providing the proper authorization signature or submitting a new POA form to make valid the authorization signature. Once corrected submit a new upload disk. The Upload Report lists all applications updated to reflect the Customer Number as designated. Please review carefully. If a file is not familiar, it may be that you updated another customer's file with your Customer Number.
5. Documents pertaining to Customer Number uploads are retained for no longer than twelve months after processing of the Customer Number Upload Request.
Note that this batch update can not be used to change the power of attorney.
For questions please contact the Electronic Business Center Help Desk at (866) 217-9197 or by e-mail to [email protected] (questions only)

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Sheet 4: Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter (XX-XX)
						Sample Cover Letter (XX-XX)
Dear Commissioner for Patents:
Please associate the customer number:				XXXXXX
with the PCT application(s), as shown on the attached spreadsheet.
For each application listed on the attached spreadsheet, I am:
Select one:
	The Applicant and there is no registered patent attorney or agent of record.
	An Attorney, Agent of Record or person granted Limited Recognition
Typed or printed name, signature and Registration Number (if any):
Printed Name / Signature					Registration Number
Note: Signatures of (1) a registered patent attorney, agent of record or person granted Limited Recognition or (2) the signature of the common representative under PCT Rule 90.2 (see MPEP 1820 for the required signature of a corporate applicant) in each of the applications listed on the spreadsheet are required.
Date:			Telephone Number:
Recognizing that Internet communications are not secure, I hereby authorize the USPTO to communicate with me concerning any subject matter of this Customer Number Upload Request by electronic mail.
	E-mail Address:

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Sheet 5: Privacy Statement

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Sheet 6: Paperwork Reduction