Can an attorney in a patent application administer the oath as a notary?
The MPEP provides guidance on this matter. According to MPEP 602, “The language of 35 U.S.C. 115 and 37 CFR 1.66 is such that an attorney in the application is not barred from administering the oath as notary.” However, it’s important to note that this practice may be subject to local laws. The MPEP further…
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