Do I need to withdraw as a practitioner to change the correspondence address?

No, you do not need to withdraw as a practitioner solely to change the correspondence address. The MPEP clearly states:

“It is not required that a practitioner file a request for permission to withdraw pursuant to 37 CFR 1.36 solely for the purpose of changing the correspondence address in a patented file.”

This means that practitioners can update the correspondence address without formally withdrawing from representation. It’s important to keep the address current to ensure receipt of all patent-related communications, including maintenance fee notices.

To learn more:

• practitioner withdrawal
• correspondence address
• patent maintenance
• USPTO communication