What are the requirements for a power of attorney in supplemental examination?
For a power of attorney to be valid in a supplemental examination proceeding, it must meet specific requirements. According to MPEP 2804: “Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.32(c) a ‘power of attorney may only name as representative’ either one or more inventors or registered patent practitioners.” This means that the power of attorney must be granted…
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Only registered patent practitioners can represent a patent owner in a supplemental examination proceeding. The MPEP 2804 states: “A patent owner may not be represented during a supplemental examination proceeding or any resulting ex parte reexamination proceeding by an attorney or other person who is not registered to practice before the Office.” This means that…
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