This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.34, including 146 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

The requirement that a named patent practitioner must be present to execute a power of inspection is crucial for application transmittal papers.

What this section covers

• This section covers the necessity for a named patent practitioner to be present and authorized for executing a power of inspection under 37 CFR 1.34.

Key obligations

• A patent practitioner named in the application transmittal papers must be present and authorized to execute a power of inspection.
• Ensure that the named patent practitioner is available and properly authorized for the inspection before proceeding.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the invalidation of the power of inspection.

Practice notes

• Ensure that the application transmittal papers clearly identify and name the patent practitioner who will execute any power of inspection.
• Verify that the named patent practitioner is available and authorized before proceeding with any inspection to avoid compliance issues.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.33
• 37 CFR § 1.32
• 37 CFR § 1.76
• 37 CFR § 1.42
• 37 CFR § 1.63

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22