Manual of Patent Examining Procedure - MPEP
2200 Citation of Prior Art and Ex Parte Reexamination of Patents
2223 Withdrawal of Attorney or Agent
A request by an attorney or agent of record to withdraw from a patent will normally be approved only if at least 30 days remain in any running period for response. See also MPEP § 402.06.
A sample form for a request by an attorney or agent of record to withdraw from a patent is set forth below.
