Customer Number Upload Spreadsheet

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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		Customer Number Upload Spreadsheet
NOTE: Bold X's indicate where data is entered. You can enter data for each application or patent starting on line 16. Insert as many additional rows as required immediately below row 16 in order to add more application or patent updates. Do not skip rows between entries.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		Rows 3 through 9 are for entering customer address.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		Note: Customer Number and address are only displayed on page one.
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Patent Number
(7 Digits w/o ",")	(8 digit w/o "/" or ",")	yes/no	yes/no
XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX	YES or NO	YES or NO
Save as an Excel (.XLS) spreadsheet. Do not make separate files for each attorney.
Enter patented Designs as: DXXXXXX.			Enter Reissues as: REXXXXX.
Do not use slashes or commas when entering patent numbers and/or application numbers.
No Reexamination Proceedings (90 or 95 series numbers), or 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 inventor, or one or more attorney or agent of record in each application or patent 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
Submission requirements are set forth in the Official Gazette dated January 7, 1997 on page 1194 OG 4.
The USPTO will enter a change in correspondence or fee address in a listed application or patent only when at least one of the following identifiers are provided and the authorizing signature on the cover letter is valid.
1. the patent number
2. the application number
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. 0651-0035 (Exp. 11/30/2011)		(Rev. 11/2008).	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(s) is/are on file.
Remember, for each application you can designate a different Customer Number for (1) the correspondence address and/or (2) the fee address, or one number can be used for both. You must apply for your customer numbers before submitting this disk.
2. After confirmation of a valid customer number(s), we check for two criteria: data validity (correct application and /or patent number) and signature authorization. Applications that pass the two checks are uploaded. A subsequent upload report is generated and will be forwarded to you. Those applications that fail either test are listed in an error report and will also be forwarded to you. Ensure that the person(s) signing the batch update request is either the pro se inventor, a person granted limited recognition, or a registered attorney or agent of record in each application on the spreadsheet. Any discrepancies will be sent to you in the error report.
3. Change of address letters will be generated for each application number and/or patent number accepted. Acceptance occurs if the number(s) match those in our database, and the person signing the batch update request has authority to change the address data for the application. The letters are filed in the application or patented file with the new Customer Number annotated on the file jacket or image file wrapper. Copies of the letter are not mailed to the applicant or patentee.
4. Review the two reports (Error and Upload). The Error Report lists application and/or patent numbers not updated for failing the system audits. Review the information provided and make corrections by: waiting for the application to clear OIPE, correct invalid application/patent number(s), provide the proper authorization signature or submit a new POA form to make valid the authorization signature. Once corrected submit either a new upload disk, a separate change of address, or designation of fee address for each application. The Upload Report lists all applications updated to reflect the customer number as designated. Please review carefully, paying close attention to the "OLD" first line of address printed. If the 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 a batch update can no longer be used to change the power of attorney, and any batch update request to change the power of attorney to a customer number has been deleted before processing the change of address request.
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 (02-03)
						Sample Cover Letter (02-03)
Dear Commissioner for Patents:
Please associate the customer number:				XXXXXX
with the correspondence address or the fee address, as shown on the attached spreadsheet.
For each application listed on the attached spreadsheet, I am:
Select one:
	The Inventor 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) all of the applicants or, if deceased, their legal representative(s), or (2) a registered patent attorney, agent of record or person granted Limited Recognition in each of the applications or patents 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 update request by electronic mail. I understand that a copy of the confirmation of the change of address, but not the e-mailed confirmation, will be made of record in the applicaiton file(s).
	E-mail Address:

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Sheet 5: Privacy Statement

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Sheet 6: Paperwork Reduction