Application formalities
Address — Trademark Office Action Guide
The USPTO requires a domicile address for the applicant to determine attorney representation requirements and maintain accurate correspondence records.
What the USPTO is saying
Your application is missing a domicile address, or the address provided is unclear. If you listed both a P.O. Box and street address, you must clarify which is your domicile.
Why this issue is raised
Domicile determines whether you must be represented by U.S.-licensed counsel. Accurate addresses ensure Office Actions and notices reach the correct party.
How applicants typically overcome it
- Provide a complete domicile street address (not a P.O. Box unless permitted).
- Clarify which address is domicile if multiple addresses are listed.
- Update correspondence address if separate from domicile.
- For foreign applicants, provide domicile in country of citizenship or organization.
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