Patent Law FAQ
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A power of attorney given to a suspended or disbarred patent practitioner becomes ineffective. The MPEP states: ‘Any power of attorney given to a practitioner who has been suspended or disbarred by the Office is ineffective, and does not authorize the person to practice before the Office or to represent applicants or patentees in patent matters.’ (MPEP § 407)
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MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 407 - Suspended or Excluded Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure