How does an attorney or agent officially withdraw from a patent application?

How does an attorney or agent officially withdraw from a patent application?

To officially withdraw from a patent application, an attorney or agent must follow these steps:

  1. Submit a request to withdraw as attorney or agent of record.
  2. The request must be signed by the attorney or agent of record.
  3. Include the application number and filing date.
  4. Provide the names of the inventors and assignee (if applicable).
  5. State the reason for withdrawal.

The MPEP 402.06 states: ‘When an attorney or agent of record in an application withdraws… the Office of Enrollment and Discipline should be notified by the withdrawing attorney or agent.’ This notification ensures proper processing of the withdrawal request.

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Topics: MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Attorney Withdrawal, Withdrawal Procedure