T.M.E.P. § 601
Applicant May Be Represented by Attorney at Law

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601 Applicant May Be Represented by Attorney at Law

The owner of a mark may file and prosecute his or her own application for registration of the mark, or may be represented by a practitioner qualified under 37 C.F.R. 10.14 to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") in trademark cases. 37 C.F.R. §§2.11 and 10.14. See TMEP §602 regarding persons who may practice before the USPTO in trademark cases. If the applicant is represented by a practitioner qualified under 37 C.F.R. 10.14 to practice before the USPTO in trademark cases, the USPTO will communicate only with the practitioner, unless that representation is terminated. If the applicant contacts the USPTO regarding the application, the applicant will be advised that the USPTO will only discuss the matter with applicant's attorney. See TMEP §602.04 regarding revocation of a power of attorney.