How can I find a registered patent attorney or agent?
The USPTO provides several ways to find a registered patent attorney or agent, as mentioned in MPEP 401:
- Visit the USPTO website: www.uspto.gov/FindPatentAttorney for a searchable listing of registered practitioners.
- Write to the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) to request a list of registered patent practitioners in your area:
Mail Stop OED, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
These resources can help you locate a qualified patent professional to assist with your patent application.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 401 - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Cannot Aid in Selection of Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure