Can a suspended or excluded practitioner inspect patent applications?
No, a suspended or excluded practitioner cannot inspect patent applications. According to MPEP 105, “Power to inspect given to such an attorney or agent will not be accepted.” This means that the USPTO will not allow suspended or excluded practitioners to access or review patent applications, even if they are given permission by the applicant.
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MPEP 105 - Suspended or Excluded Practitioner Cannot Inspect,
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