35 U.S.C. § 33 — Unauthorized representation as (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
35 U.S.C. § 33 Unauthorized representation as
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 33, including 7 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Summary
This section addresses sanctions that can be imposed for unauthorized representation during supplemental examination, with a focus on legal bases including criminal and antitrust laws.
What this section covers
- Defines the sanctions that can be imposed for unauthorized representation during supplemental examination.
Key obligations
- Practitioners must ensure they are authorized to represent clients during supplemental examination.
- Identifies potential sanctions, including criminal and antitrust penalties, for unauthorized representation.
- Requires compliance with USC 257 to preclude unauthorized representation during supplemental examination.
Practice notes
- Advise practitioners to verify their authorization before initiating any supplemental examination procedures.
- Remind practitioners of the potential for severe penalties, including criminal and antitrust sanctions, for unauthorized representation.
Official MPEP § 33 — Unauthorized representation as
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
35 U.S.C. 33 Unauthorized representation as practitioner.
Whoever, not being recognized to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office, holds himself out or permits himself to be held out as so recognized, or as being qualified to prepare or prosecute applications for patent, shall be fined not more than $1,000 for each offense.
(Amended Jan. 2, 1975, Public Law 93-596, sec. 1, 88 Stat. 1949.)
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- Applicability
- Section 101
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| MPEP § 2105 | |
| MPEP § 2802 |