How can an attorney or agent withdraw from a patent application before the Office of Patent Application Processing?
An attorney or agent can withdraw from representing a client in a patent application before the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP) by submitting a petition. The MPEP states: “Petitions for the withdrawal of attorney or agent of record under 37 CFR 1.36 in patent applications involved in proceedings before the Office of Patent Application…
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What happens if an attorney or agent withdraws without notifying the USPTO? If an attorney or agent withdraws from representation without notifying the USPTO, it can lead to several issues: The USPTO will continue to recognize the attorney or agent as the representative of record. Official correspondence will still be sent to the attorney or…
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