Who is subject to the duty of disclosure in international design applications?

According to MPEP 2920.05(f), the individuals subject to the duty of disclosure in international design applications designating the United States are defined in 37 CFR 1.56(c) as: Each inventor named in the application Each attorney or agent who prepares or prosecutes the application Every other person who is substantively involved in the preparation or prosecution…

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How does the USPTO handle correspondence for applications with multiple attorneys or agents?

How does the USPTO handle correspondence for applications with multiple attorneys or agents? When an application has multiple attorneys or agents of record, the USPTO follows specific guidelines for correspondence: The USPTO will direct all correspondence to the first named attorney or agent of record, unless otherwise specified. If a customer number is provided, correspondence…

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Can the foreign priority application be filed by an assignee, legal representative or agent of the inventor?

Yes, the foreign application may have been filed by and in the name of the assignee or legal representative or agent of the inventor, as applicant. If the certified copy of the foreign application corresponds with the one identified in the U.S. application and no discrepancies appear, it may be assumed the U.S. application is…

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How can I find a registered patent attorney or agent?

The USPTO provides several ways to find a registered patent attorney or agent, as mentioned in MPEP 401: Visit the USPTO website: www.uspto.gov/FindPatentAttorney for a searchable listing of registered practitioners. Write to the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) to request a list of registered patent practitioners in your area: Mail Stop OED, Director of…

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