What resources does the USPTO provide to client-applicants when their patent practitioner dies?
The USPTO, through its Office of Enrollment and Discipline, provides valuable resources to client-applicants when their patent practitioner dies. The MPEP 406 states:
‘The Office of Enrollment and Discipline will notify the client-applicant of the availability of a list of patent practitioners who may be available to represent the client-applicant.’
This list serves as a crucial resource, helping client-applicants find new representation to continue their patent prosecution process without significant delays.
For more information on patent practitioner death, visit: patent practitioner death.
For more information on USPTO Resources, visit: USPTO Resources.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 406 - Death of Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure