How does the USPTO handle inquiries from Congress and the White House?
The USPTO has a specific procedure for handling inquiries from high-level government sources. According to MPEP 203.08(a):
Inquiries referred to in this section such as correspondence from Congress or the White House should immediately be transmitted to the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, and a staff member of that office should be notified by phone that such correspondence has been received at 571-272-7300.
This process ensures uniformity in handling these important inquiries and compliance with Department of Commerce directives.
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Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure