What form is recommended for changing power of attorney or correspondence address in supplemental examination proceedings?

The USPTO strongly recommends using Form PTO/AIA/81B for changing power of attorney or correspondence address in supplemental examination proceedings. The MPEP states:

“Patent owners are strongly encouraged to use form PTO/AIA/81B when submitting a power of attorney and/or change of correspondence address in a supplemental examination proceeding or a reexamination proceeding.”

This form is specifically designed for use in supplemental examination and reexamination proceedings. Using the recommended form helps ensure that your request is processed correctly and efficiently by the USPTO.

You can find Form PTO/AIA/81B on the USPTO website. It’s important to note that this form can be used to change the power of attorney and/or correspondence address simultaneously in both the supplemental examination proceeding and the file of the patent.

To learn more:

• Form PTO/AIA/81B
• power of attorney
• correspondence address
• supplemental examination
• reexamination