QUESTION
To find more information regarding the current ownership of a patent is it improper to contact the attorney involved in the assignment of interest?
Asked on May 27th, 2012 on Patents - Louisiana
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I would like to research a patent in which the original inventor died and I''m not sure what ever happened to the idea and if there are any plans to utilize it. I searched the USPTO database and it appears to have been assigned to an individual and a law firm. There is a correspondence name shown which I believe is an attorney at that same law firm. Is it proper etiquette to contact the attorney''s office? Or, if I am really interested, should I simply try getting in touch with the individual assignee?
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You can contact either the attorney or the individual.
Answered on Sep 27th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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Yes, you can contact the law firm. Often that is the best way to get up to date information on the status of a patent.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2012 at 1:45 PM