What is the purpose of the USPTO’s special procedures for official inquiries?
The USPTO has established special procedures for handling official inquiries to ensure consistency and compliance with government directives. As stated in MPEP 203.08(a): This procedure is used so that there will be uniformity in the handling of contacts from the indicated sources, and also so that compliance with directives of the Department of Commerce is…
Read MoreHow are Congressional and other official inquiries handled by the USPTO?
The USPTO has specific procedures for handling Congressional and other official inquiries to ensure uniformity and compliance with Department of Commerce directives: Inquiries from the White House, Members of Congress, embassies, and heads of Executive departments and agencies are typically processed through specialized offices. The Office of Policy and International Affairs and/or the Office of…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle inquiries from Congress and the White House?
The USPTO has a specific procedure for handling inquiries from high-level government sources. According to MPEP 203.08(a): Inquiries referred to in this section such as correspondence from Congress or the White House should immediately be transmitted to the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, and a staff member of that office should be notified…
Read MoreWhat is the process for handling embassy inquiries at the USPTO?
The USPTO has a specific process for handling inquiries from embassies. According to MPEP 203.08(a): Inquiries referred to in this section such as correspondence from embassies, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Department of State should immediately be transmitted to the Administrator of the Office of Policy and International Affairs, and a…
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