What happens when one of multiple practitioners of record is suspended?

When one of multiple practitioners of record is suspended, the USPTO continues to communicate with the remaining unsuspended practitioners. MPEP § 407 provides guidance for this situation: “This form paragraph should be used when there is at least one registered practitioner still of record who has not been suspended or excluded from practice.” The Office action is mailed to the first named unsuspended registered practitioner at their address of record. Additionally, to ensure timely receipt, a copy is also sent to the first named applicant’s address of record.

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