What are a practitioner’s responsibilities regarding client communication after a patent issues?
Even after a patent issues, practitioners have ongoing responsibilities regarding client communication, particularly concerning USPTO correspondence. The MPEP 2222 references 37 CFR 11.104, which states: “A practitioner should not fail to timely and adequately inform a client or former client of correspondence received from the Office when the correspondence: (i) could have a significant effect…
Read MoreWhat are the signature requirements for papers filed in a patent application?
According to 37 CFR 11.18(a), all documents filed in the USPTO for patent matters must bear a signature, with some exceptions: Documents that are required to be signed by the applicant or party do not need a practitioner’s signature. For all other documents, each piece of correspondence filed by a practitioner must be personally signed…
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