What is a general power of attorney in PCT applications?
A general power of attorney in PCT applications is a document that authorizes an agent or common representative to act on behalf of the applicant(s) in multiple international applications. MPEP 1807 provides guidance on this topic: “A general power of attorney enables a practitioner to represent the applicant in all international applications filed by the…
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A “general power of attorney” in international patent applications is a document that appoints an agent to represent the applicant in relation to any international application that may be filed by that applicant. This is explained in MPEP 1807, which cites PCT Rule 90.5: “Appointment of an agent in relation to a particular international application…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a general power of attorney and a limited power of attorney in patent applications?
What is the difference between a general power of attorney and a limited power of attorney in patent applications? In patent applications, there are two main types of power of attorney: general and limited. The MPEP 601.02 distinguishes between these as follows: “A power of attorney may be in the form of a general power…
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