What is double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings?
MPEP 2622 addresses the issue of double correspondence in patent reexamination proceedings. The section states:
“Double correspondence with the patent owner or owners and the patent owner’s attorney or agent, or with more than one attorney or agent, will not be undertaken.“
This means that the USPTO will not send multiple copies of the same correspondence to different addresses or representatives for the same patent owner. The purpose of this policy is to streamline communication and avoid confusion that might arise from multiple, potentially conflicting points of contact.
To ensure effective communication, patent owners should designate a single correspondence address and, if desired, a single representative (attorney or agent) to receive all USPTO communications regarding the patent and any related proceedings.
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