Notice to the Public:
The NAPP® Certification Program is a voluntary program for NAPP members who have a desire to subscribe to a set of standards above the minimum standards set by the USPTO in 37 CFR 10.
The NAPP does not explicitly nor does it implicitly warrant the services of the participants in this program.
The program:
1) Is not mandatory.
2) Is not a substitute for the disciplinary procedures of the US Patent and Trademark Office.
3) Will not discriminate against those who do not wish to participate.
4) Will not explicitly or implicitly endorse or warrant the services of the participants.
This program has not been approved by any state bar or by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
In general, the NAPP® Certification Program requires each participant to subscribe to a set of standards set forth in the NAPP® Best Practices document. In addition, each participant is required to complete at least 8 credit hours of NAPP® Certification Credits in a calendar year. This requirement helps to ensure that each participant is current with respect to various changes in the patent laws and rules of practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
