37 CFR § 3.61 — Domestic representative. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 3.61 Domestic representative.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 3.61, including 6 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
A foreign assignee may designate a domestic representative in the United States if they are not domiciled there, ensuring proper communication and legal representation for patent applications.
What this section covers
- The domestic representative is required when an assignee of a patent or patent application is not domiciled in the United States.
- The domestic representative must be a person or entity domiciled in the United States and can handle legal proceedings on behalf of the foreign assignee.
Key obligations
- A foreign assignee must designate a domestic representative if they are not domiciled in the United States.
Practice notes
- Practitioners should ensure the domestic representative is properly authorized and understands their responsibilities.
- Verify the status and authority of a domestic representative before relying on them to act for the foreign assignee.
Official MPEP § 3.61 — Domestic representative.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
3.61 Domestic representative.
If the assignee of a patent, patent application, trademark application or trademark registration is not domiciled in the United States, the assignee may designate a domestic representative in a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The designation should state the name and address of a person residing within the United States on whom may be served process or notice of proceedings affecting the application, patent or registration or rights thereunder.
[Added, 57 FR 29634, July 6, 1992, effective Sept. 4, 1992; revised, 67 FR 79520, Dec. 30, 2002, effective Dec. 30, 2002]
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- Documents Requiring Signature
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