How does the USPTO define ‘suspended or excluded practitioner’?
The USPTO refers to ‘suspended or excluded practitioners’ in MPEP 105 as “an attorney or agent who has been suspended or excluded from practice by the USPTO.” This typically refers to patent attorneys or agents who have faced disciplinary action and are temporarily or permanently barred from practicing before the USPTO. These individuals are subject to specific restrictions, including the inability to communicate with USPTO employees about patent applications or inspect application materials, unless they are the inventor or applicant.
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MPEP 105 - Suspended or Excluded Practitioner Cannot Inspect,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure