What is double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings?
MPEP 2622 addresses the issue of double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings. The section states: “Double correspondence with the patent owner or owners and the patent owner’s attorney or agent, or with more than one attorney or agent, will not be undertaken.“ This means that the USPTO will not send multiple copies of the same…
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The USPTO generally does not engage in double correspondence with applicants and their representatives. Specifically: The Office will not correspond with both an applicant and their attorney/agent. The Office will not correspond with more than one attorney/agent. If double correspondence is attempted, the examiner will include form paragraph 4.01 in the next Office action. According…
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