What is Form Paragraph 4.03 used for in USPTO Office actions?
Form Paragraph 4.03 is used by USPTO examiners in Office actions to notify relevant parties about the death of a patent practitioner. The paragraph reads: Notice of the death of the attorney or agent of record has come to the attention of this Office. Since the power of attorney is therefore terminated, this action is…
Read MoreWho receives USPTO correspondence after a patent practitioner’s death?
After the USPTO is notified of a patent practitioner’s death, correspondence is sent to two parties: The office of the deceased practitioner The person who originally appointed the deceased patent practitioner This dual notification ensures that both the practitioner’s office and the original appointer are aware of ongoing patent matters and can take appropriate action.
Read MoreHow 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…
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