How can a patent owner change the correspondence address after a patent issues?
According to MPEP 2622, a patent owner can change the correspondence address after a patent issues. The process depends on whether a reexamination proceeding is pending: 1. If a reexamination proceeding is pending, address the request to: Mail Stop “Inter Partes Reexam”Attn: Central Reexamination UnitCommissioner for PatentsP.O. Box 1450Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 2. If no reexamination…
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The procedure for changing the correspondence address in a reexamination or supplemental examination proceeding differs from that of regular patent applications. According to MPEP 601.03(a): “A correspondence address or change of address filed in a patent application will not change the correspondence address for a reexamination or supplemental examination proceeding.” To change the correspondence address…
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