What forms should be used for powers of attorney in patent applications filed before September 16, 2012?

For patent applications filed before September 16, 2012, the USPTO recommends specific forms for powers of attorney. According to the MPEP: Form PTO/SB/80 or PTO/SB/81 (available at www.uspto.gov/patent/patents-forms) should be used for powers of attorney in applications filed before September 16, 2012. Additionally, for patents that issued from applications filed before September 16, 2012, Form…

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How does a power of attorney by the assignee affect previous powers of attorney in pre-AIA applications?

In pre-AIA patent applications (filed before September 16, 2012), a power of attorney given by the assignee of the entire interest has significant implications for previous powers of attorney. As stated in the MPEP: A power of attorney by the assignee of the entire interest revokes all powers given by the applicant and prior assignees…

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Can an assignee revoke power of attorney in all types of patent applications?

Can an assignee revoke power of attorney in all types of patent applications? An assignee’s ability to revoke power of attorney applies to most, but not all, types of patent applications. According to MPEP 402.07, there are specific scenarios where this is explicitly allowed: “For applications involved in an interference or derivation proceeding, 37 CFR…

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What is the significance of the correspondence address in relation to power of attorney?

The correspondence address is crucial in patent applications as it determines where the USPTO sends all official communications. Its relationship to the power of attorney is explained in MPEP 601.02: “A power of attorney is not required to receive or change a correspondence address.” Key points about the correspondence address: It can be different from…

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