Can an applicant appoint two patent practitioners for the same application?

Yes, an applicant can appoint two patent practitioners for the same application. However, when doing so, it’s important to specify the correspondence address. As stated in the MPEP:

“If the applicant simultaneously appoints two patent practitioners, applicant should indicate with whom correspondence is to be conducted by specifying a correspondence address.”

This ensures clear communication between the USPTO and the applicant’s representatives. For more details, refer to MPEP § 403, MPEP § 403.01(a), and MPEP § 403.01(b).

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• patent practitioners
• correspondence address
• USPTO communication