How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012?

How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012?

An applicant can revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012, by following these steps:

• Submit a new power of attorney (Form AIA/82 or equivalent) that is properly executed by the applicant.
• File a revocation of the previous power of attorney. This can be done using the revocation form PTO/AIA/82A or by submitting a clear instruction to revoke the previous power of attorney.

According to MPEP 402.02(a):

“The power of attorney may be revoked by filing a revocation of power of attorney. The revocation may be signed by the applicant for patent (all parties identified as the applicant or invention) or the patent owner. A new power of attorney from the applicant for patent (all parties identified as the applicant) or the patent owner may also be filed, which will act as a revocation of the previous power.”

It’s important to note that the new power of attorney must be properly executed by all applicants to be effective in revoking the previous power of attorney.

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• power of attorney
• revocation
• patent application
• AIA