Can an agent sign an international patent application?
Yes, an agent can sign an international patent application. According to MPEP 1820: “The international application may be signed by an agent.” However, there are specific requirements for patent practitioners acting as agents: “Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.34, a patent practitioner acting in a representative capacity must set forth his or her registration number on…
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Yes, a registered attorney or agent acting in a representative capacity can sign amendments to a patent application, even if they do not have a power of attorney in the application. This is explicitly stated in MPEP § 714.01(c): A registered attorney or agent acting in a representative capacity under 37 CFR 1.34, may sign…
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