USPTO Schedules Routine Maintenance Affecting Multiple Systems on November 8

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct routine maintenance on multiple systems during the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2020. The maintenance window is scheduled from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time.

During this period, users may experience limited access or temporary outages across various USPTO platforms. The maintenance is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to ensure system security and operational reliability.

Remote employees affected by these system interruptions are advised to consult the USPTO's internal system status platform for real-time updates and issue tracking.

The USPTO emphasizes that its official website is secure, indicated by the presence of a lock icon or "https://" in the URL, ensuring safe connections for users submitting sensitive information.

This scheduled maintenance is routine and aims to enhance the performance and security of USPTO systems that support patent and trademark processing.

Users are encouraged to plan accordingly and complete any urgent filings or system-dependent tasks outside the maintenance window to avoid disruption.

The USPTO remains committed to transparency and will provide updates should the maintenance period require adjustment or if unexpected issues arise.

For further information or assistance during the maintenance, users can visit the USPTO's official website or contact support channels as appropriate.