How does the USPTO communicate when an attorney or agent is suspended?
When an attorney or agent is suspended, the USPTO does not communicate with them. Instead:
- For sole practitioners: The Office action is mailed to the address of the first named applicant in the application.
- For multiple practitioners: The Office action is mailed to the first named unsuspended registered practitioner of record and to the first named applicant.
This is outlined in Form Paragraphs 4.07 and 4.08 of MPEP § 407.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 407 - Suspended or Excluded Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure