How can I revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?

How can I revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?

To revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012, you need to follow these steps:

• Submit a new power of attorney form (PTO/AIA/82) or a revocation form (PTO/AIA/83).
• The revocation must be signed by the applicant or patent owner.
• If using form PTO/AIA/82, check the box indicating revocation of all previous powers of attorney.

According to MPEP 402.02(a): “A power of attorney may be revoked only by the applicant or patent owner. An assignee who is not the applicant may revoke a power of attorney only if the assignee becomes the applicant per 37 CFR 1.46(c).”

It’s important to note that the revocation is not retroactive; it only takes effect when received by the USPTO.

To learn more:

• power of attorney
• revocation
• patent application
• USPTO