Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
According to MPEP 406, when the USPTO notifies an applicant of their patent practitioner’s death, the applicant is given a specific timeframe to respond. The MPEP states:
“The period for reply to such a notice is normally set at 3 months.”
During this 3-month period, the applicant must take one of the following actions:
- Appoint a new registered patent practitioner
- File a change of correspondence address
It’s crucial to respond within this timeframe to prevent the application from being deemed abandoned.
For more information on application abandonment, visit: application abandonment.
For more information on patent practitioner death, visit: patent practitioner death.
For more information on response time, visit: response time.
For more information on USPTO notification, visit: USPTO notification.
Topics:
MPEP 400 – Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 406 – Death of Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure