TEAS now requiring attorneys to list state bar?

August 13, 2008 on 1:03 pm | In Trademarks, USPTO |

I just noticed something I hadn’t seen before…the TEAS form signature block now directs attorneys to provide which state bar they are a member of:

If an attorney, enter “Attorney of record, [specify at least one state] bar member.”

Update, I also notice that you must select a box that says:

I hereby confirm that this response addresses each issue raised in the Office action or any previous Office action incorporated by reference, and does not consist only of a signature (unless the missing signature was the sole issue raised within the Office action).

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  1. I don’t see anything wrong with them asking what state bar you are registered with, but the mandatory checkbox about answering every issue bothers me. As opposed to working with the USPTO on paper for trademarks, by using their online system they can force you to answer whatever is they want you to when filing documents. The ‘freedom to operate’ as an Attorney becomes much more limited. Well, of course, I answer every issue in responses, I really don’t like the idea of certifying such things where not needed as it can only get you into trouble without helping.

    Comment by Michael Feigin — August 15, 2008 #

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