Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Here’s the complete FAQ:
When an attorney or agent is suspended, the USPTO does not communicate with them. Instead:
- For sole practitioners: The Office action is mailed to the address of the first named applicant in the application.
- For multiple practitioners: The Office action is mailed to the first named unsuspended registered practitioner of record and to the first named applicant.
This is outlined in Form Paragraphs 4.07 and 4.08 of MPEP § 407.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 407 - Suspended or Excluded Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure