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Patent Law FAQ

This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.

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How does the USPTO handle correspondence after a sole patent practitioner’s death?

When the USPTO is notified of the death of a sole patent practitioner of record, they continue to hold correspondence with the deceased practitioner’s office. However, the USPTO also mails a copy of the Office action to the person who originally appointed the practitioner. This ensures that the applicant or owner is informed of ongoing patent matters.

Topics: MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner, MPEP 406 - Death of Patent Practitioner, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: death notification, sole practitioner, USPTO correspondence, USPTO database
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