Can an attorney file a protest on behalf of an unnamed client?
Yes, an attorney or other representative can file a protest on behalf of an unnamed real party in interest. The MPEP 1901.01 clearly states: “A protest may be filed by an attorney or other representative on behalf of an unnamed real party in interest. 37 CFR 1.291 does not require that the real party in…
Read MoreWhat does ‘acting in a representative capacity’ mean in the context of patent applications?
‘Acting in a representative capacity’ refers to a registered attorney or agent performing certain actions on behalf of a patent applicant without necessarily having a formal power of attorney. This concept is outlined in 37 CFR 1.34 and discussed in MPEP § 714.01(c): A registered attorney or agent acting in a representative capacity under 37…
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