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