Can an assignee revoke a power of attorney in a government-owned application?

In general, an assignee can revoke a power of attorney in most applications. However, there is an exception for certain government-owned applications. The MPEP states: In applications filed before September 16, 2012, the assignee of record of the entire interest can revoke the power of attorney of the applicant unless an ‘irrevocable’ right to prosecute…

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What are the rules for assignee revocation of power of attorney in applications filed before September 16, 2012?

For applications filed before September 16, 2012, the process for an assignee to revoke a power of attorney is different. According to the MPEP: In applications filed before September 16, 2012, the assignee of record of the entire interest can revoke the power of attorney of the applicant unless an ‘irrevocable’ right to prosecute the…

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