What does “reasonable notice” mean in the context of attorney withdrawal from patent proceedings?
In the context of attorney withdrawal from patent proceedings, “reasonable notice” is not strictly defined by a specific time period. According to MPEP 2623: “‘Reasonable notice’ would allow a reasonable amount of time for the client to seek the services of another practitioner prior to the expiration of any applicable response period.” This means that…
Read MoreIs there a minimum time requirement for attorney withdrawal before a response deadline in patent proceedings?
No, there is no longer a minimum time requirement for attorney withdrawal before a response deadline in patent proceedings. The MPEP 2623 states: “For a practitioner to withdraw from a patent and/or reexamination proceeding, the Office no longer requires that there be at least 30 days remaining in any running period for response between the…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for an attorney or agent to withdraw from a patent reexamination proceeding?
According to MPEP 2623, for a practitioner to withdraw from a patent and/or reexamination proceeding, they must comply with 37 CFR 11.116. The practitioner(s) must certify that they have: Given reasonable notice to the client, prior to the expiration of the response period, of their intention to withdraw from employment Delivered all papers and property…
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