The Refund Branch functions as the receiving office for most refund requests. The Branch is responsible for coordinating, processing and providing status of refund requests, and answering customer inquiries about refunds.

Please send refund requests by fax to 571-273-6500 or by mail to the following address:

Mail Stop 16
Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office
PO Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

To check the status of your refund request, please contact the Refund Branch.

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