What is the duration of limited recognition for foreign patent agents?
What is the duration of limited recognition for foreign patent agents?
Limited recognition for foreign patent agents is typically granted for a period of 5 years. According to the MPEP, Recognition of a foreign patent agent for the limited purpose of representing applicants before the USPTO in the presentation and prosecution of applications for patent is granted for a period of 5 years.
(MPEP 402.01) This means that foreign patent agents must renew their limited recognition status every 5 years to continue practicing before the USPTO.
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Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure