How is a revocation of power of attorney handled after a patent has been issued?
According to MPEP 2560, “a revocation or withdrawal of an attorney filed after issuance of a patent is not normally processed.” This implies that while it’s possible to submit a revocation of power of attorney at any time, the USPTO typically does not process such revocations after a patent has been granted.
The reason for this is that most actions related to a patent after its issuance, such as maintenance fee payments or reexamination requests, can be performed by any party, regardless of whether they have power of attorney. However, if there are specific circumstances requiring a change in representation after patent issuance, it’s advisable to contact the USPTO directly for guidance.
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Topics:
MPEP 2500 - Maintenance Fees,
MPEP 2560 - Revocation Of Power Of Attorney And Withdrawal Of Attorney,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure