How can applicants find a new registered patent attorney or agent?
Applicants can find a new registered patent attorney or agent through resources provided by the USPTO. According to MPEP § 407: “Applicants may obtain a list of registered patent attorneys and agents located in their area by consulting the USPTO website, https://oedci.uspto.gov/OEDCI/, or by calling the Office of Enrollment and Discipline at (571) 272-4097.” These resources allow applicants to search for qualified practitioners who can represent them before the USPTO.
For more information on USPTO Resources, visit: USPTO Resources.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 407 - Suspended or Excluded Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure