Form PTO / SB / 83 Request for Withdrawal as Attorney or Agent and Change of Correspondence Address

What Is Form PTO/SB/83?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on April 1, 2013 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/SB/83?
A: Form PTO/SB/83 is a request form used to withdraw as an attorney or agent and change the correspondence address.

Q: Who can use Form PTO/SB/83?
A: Attorneys or agents representing an applicant or patent owner can use Form PTO/SB/83 to withdraw from representing them and change the correspondence address.

Q: What is the purpose of using Form PTO/SB/83?
A: The purpose of using Form PTO/SB/83 is to formally notify the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the attorney's or agent's withdrawal and to update the correspondence address.

Q: Are there any fees associated with filing Form PTO/SB/83?
A: As of November 2021, there are no fees associated with filing Form PTO/SB/83.

Q: What information is required on Form PTO/SB/83?
A: Form PTO/SB/83 requires information such as the attorney's or agent's name, registration number, and contact information, as well as the applicant's or patent owner's information and the new correspondence address.

Q: Is Form PTO/SB/83 specific to the United States or is it applicable in Canada as well?
A: Form PTO/SB/83 is specific to the United States and is not applicable in Canada. For matters related to Canada, consult the appropriate Canadian authority.