How is a revocation of power of attorney handled after a patent has been issued?
According to MPEP 2560, “a revocation or withdrawal of an attorney filed after issuance of a patent is not normally processed.” This implies that while it’s possible to submit a revocation of power of attorney at any time, the USPTO typically does not process such revocations after a patent has been granted. The reason for…
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Yes, a power of attorney can be revoked after the patent grant. The process for revoking a power of attorney post-grant is similar to pre-grant revocation: The patent owner must file a revocation with the USPTO A new power of attorney should be filed if a new attorney is appointed The revocation should include the…
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