Are there any entities required to have patent attorney representation?
Yes, juristic entities (e.g., organizational assignees) must be represented by a patent practitioner. As stated in MPEP 401: An applicant who is a juristic entity must be represented by a patent practitioner. This requirement ensures that organizations have proper legal representation when navigating the complex patent application process. Individual inventors and joint inventors, however, may…
Read MoreWhat is a juristic entity in patent applications?
A juristic entity, in the context of patent applications, typically refers to an organizational assignee such as a company or corporation. According to MPEP 401, juristic entities have special requirements: “An applicant who is a juristic entity must be represented by a patent practitioner.” This means that companies or other organizational entities cannot represent themselves…
Read MoreCan a juristic entity be an applicant for a patent application?
Can a juristic entity be an applicant for a patent application? No, a juristic entity cannot be an applicant for a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012. The MPEP 605 clearly states: ‘A juristic entity (e.g., organizational assignee) cannot be named as the applicant for a patent application.’ This means that only…
Read More