This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.104, including 4 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

MPEP Section 11.104 outlines the communication requirements for providing a valid address and ensuring any representative has proper authority to act on behalf of the patent owner.

What this section covers

• This section covers the requirement for practitioners to provide a valid address for communication with the patent owner, including identifying a representative who must have proper authority.

Key obligations

• Provide a valid address for communication with the patent owner.
• Ensure any representative has proper authority to act on behalf of the patent owner.

Practice notes

• Verify the representative's authority before proceeding with communications.
• Minimize the need for forwarding correspondence by changing the address after the patent issues if desired.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.33
• 37 CFR § 1.116
• 37 CFR § 10.23

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22