Can a foreign filing license be revoked or modified?

Can a foreign filing license be revoked or modified?

Yes, a foreign filing license can be revoked or modified under certain circumstances. The MPEP 140 provides guidance on this:

Licenses for foreign filing may be revoked or modified upon written notification from the Director. Normally, revocation or modification will only affect applications or other materials not already filed abroad.

Key points about revocation or modification of foreign filing licenses:

• The Director of the USPTO has the authority to revoke or modify licenses.
• Notification of revocation or modification will be provided in writing.
• Generally, the revocation or modification only affects future filings, not those already made abroad.
• In cases of imminent national emergency, revocation may be immediate and may affect filings already made abroad.

If your license is revoked or modified, you should immediately cease any foreign filing activities covered by the license and seek legal counsel to understand the implications and next steps.

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