What is a domestic representative for foreign patent assignees?
A domestic representative is a person residing within the United States who can be served process or notice of proceedings affecting a patent or rights thereunder on behalf of a foreign assignee. According to MPEP 302.04, An assignee of a patent or patent application who is not domiciled in the United States may, by written document signed by such assignee, designate a domestic representative.
This allows foreign assignees to have a point of contact within the U.S. for legal matters related to their patent.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure