Can a non-inventor appoint a power of attorney in a pre-September 16, 2012 application?
Can a non-inventor appoint a power of attorney in a pre-September 16, 2012 application? Yes, under certain circumstances, a non-inventor can appoint a power of attorney in applications filed before September 16, 2012. The MPEP 402.02(b) states: If no power of attorney is on file, then a party who is not an inventor, but who…
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