What documents are required for an assignee to revoke power of attorney in a patent application?
What documents are required for an assignee to revoke power of attorney in a patent application?
To revoke power of attorney in a patent application, an assignee must submit specific documents to the USPTO. According to MPEP 402.07, the required documents are:
- Statement under 37 CFR 3.73(c): This establishes the assignee’s ownership.
- Revocation of the existing power of attorney
- New power of attorney from the assignee
The MPEP states:
“The assignee of the entire interest can revoke the power of attorney of the applicant and appoint its own patent practitioner. The assignee must become of record as provided in 37 CFR 3.71. After the assignee becomes of record, the assignee is permitted to revoke the power of attorney of the applicant under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.36(a).”
It’s crucial to ensure all documents are properly executed and filed with the USPTO to effectively change the power of attorney.
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Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure