T.M.E.P. § 601.01
USPTO Cannot Aid in Selection of Attorney

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601.01 USPTO Cannot Aid in Selection of Attorney

The USPTO cannot aid in the selection of an attorney. 37 C.F.R. 2.11.

If it is apparent that an applicant is unfamiliar with the proper preparation and prosecution of an application and needs more detailed or technical assistance than the examining attorney is permitted to give, the examining attorney may suggest to the applicant that it may be desirable to employ an attorney who is familiar with trademark matters. The following language may be used in the Office action:

The applicant may wish to hire a trademark attorney because of the technicalities involved in the application. The United States Patent and Trademark Office cannot aid in the selection of an attorney.