Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
MPEP 2600 – Optional Inter Partes Reexamination (1)
There are specific limitations on who can be named as a representative in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination. The MPEP 2613 refers to 37 CFR 1.32(c), which states:
“A power of attorney may only name as representative the inventors or registered patent practitioners.”
This means that only the following individuals can be named as representatives in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination:
- Inventors of the patent in question
- Registered patent attorneys
- Registered patent agents
It’s important to note that any attorney or agent representing a requester must be a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO.
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MPEP 2613 – Representative Of Requester (1)
There are specific limitations on who can be named as a representative in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination. The MPEP 2613 refers to 37 CFR 1.32(c), which states:
“A power of attorney may only name as representative the inventors or registered patent practitioners.”
This means that only the following individuals can be named as representatives in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination:
- Inventors of the patent in question
- Registered patent attorneys
- Registered patent agents
It’s important to note that any attorney or agent representing a requester must be a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO.
To learn more:
Patent Law (1)
There are specific limitations on who can be named as a representative in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination. The MPEP 2613 refers to 37 CFR 1.32(c), which states:
“A power of attorney may only name as representative the inventors or registered patent practitioners.”
This means that only the following individuals can be named as representatives in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination:
- Inventors of the patent in question
- Registered patent attorneys
- Registered patent agents
It’s important to note that any attorney or agent representing a requester must be a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO.
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (1)
There are specific limitations on who can be named as a representative in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination. The MPEP 2613 refers to 37 CFR 1.32(c), which states:
“A power of attorney may only name as representative the inventors or registered patent practitioners.”
This means that only the following individuals can be named as representatives in a power of attorney for inter partes reexamination:
- Inventors of the patent in question
- Registered patent attorneys
- Registered patent agents
It’s important to note that any attorney or agent representing a requester must be a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO.
To learn more: