Can individuals with limited recognition file documents in patent applications?

Yes, individuals granted limited recognition can file certain documents in patent applications. According to the MPEP 402.01:

Persons granted limited recognition are considered practitioners under 37 CFR 11.1 and thus permitted to perform the same patent prosecution functions of registered patent agents and registered patent attorneys when prosecuting a specified patent application or specified patent applications.

Specifically, they can file:

• A power of attorney (37 CFR 1.32(b)(4))
• A document granting access to an application (37 CFR 1.14(c))
• A change of correspondence address (37 CFR 1.33(a))
• A terminal disclaimer (37 CFR 1.321(b)(1))
• A request for an express abandonment (37 CFR 1.138(b))

However, it’s important to note that these individuals are still subject to the restrictions expressed in their grant, including temporal, employer, and visa limitations.

To learn more:

• limited recognition
• patent prosecution
• document filing
• USPTO