How does the USPTO handle correspondence from multiple attorneys in a patent application?

How does the USPTO handle correspondence from multiple attorneys in a patent application?

The USPTO has specific guidelines for handling correspondence from multiple attorneys in a patent application:

• If multiple attorneys are listed on the Power of Attorney form, the USPTO will direct all correspondence to the first listed attorney.
• The first listed attorney is considered the ‘correspondence address’ for official communications.
• As stated in MPEP 403.01(a): ‘If more than one attorney is of record, the Office will direct correspondence to the first listed attorney in the Power of Attorney.’
• Other listed attorneys can still communicate with the USPTO, but official correspondence will be sent to the designated address.

This approach ensures clear communication channels and prevents confusion in multi-attorney cases.

To learn more:

• USPTO correspondence
• multiple attorneys
• patent application
• Power of Attorney