Who can sign amendments and other papers in a patent reexamination proceeding?
According to MPEP 2622, amendments and other papers filed in a reexamination proceeding must be signed by specific individuals. The section states:
“Amendments filed in a reexamination proceeding, and other papers filed in a reexamination or supplemental examination proceeding, on behalf of the patent owner must be signed by the patent owner, or if there is more than one owner by all the owners, or by an attorney or agent of record in the patent file, or by a registered attorney or agent not of record who acts in a representative capacity under the provisions of § 1.34.“
This means that signatures can come from:
- The patent owner(s)
- An attorney or agent of record
- A registered attorney or agent not of record acting in a representative capacity
It’s important to ensure that the proper individual signs these documents to maintain their validity in the reexamination process.
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