What happens if a power of attorney is revoked in a patent application?

When a power of attorney is revoked in a patent application:

• The applicant must appoint a new attorney or file a new power of attorney.
• If no new appointment is made, the Office will send correspondence directly to the applicant at their address of record.
• The Office will notify the attorney of record that their power has been revoked.

MPEP 2560 states: “The revocation becomes effective on the date that the revocation is RECEIVED in the Office.” This means that any actions taken by the attorney after this date may not be recognized by the USPTO.

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• power of attorney
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• patent application