How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012?
How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012? An applicant can revoke a power of attorney filed on or after September 16, 2012, by following these steps: Submit a new power of attorney (Form AIA/82 or equivalent) that is properly executed by the applicant. File a revocation…
Read MoreHow can an applicant revoke a power of attorney in a patent application?
How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney in a patent application? An applicant can revoke a power of attorney in a patent application by submitting a new power of attorney or by filing a revocation signed by the applicant. According to MPEP 601.02: “A power of attorney may be revoked at any stage…
Read MoreHow can an applicant revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012?
For patent applications filed before September 16, 2012, an applicant can revoke a power of attorney using Form PTO/SB/81. According to MPEP 402.05(b), “Form PTO/SB/81 may be used to revoke a power of attorney in an application filed before September 16, 2012.” The revocation can be done at any stage of the proceedings by an…
Read MoreCan a power of attorney be revoked by telephone or email?
The revocation of a power of attorney must be done in writing and cannot be accomplished through informal means such as telephone or email. The MPEP 402.05 states: A power of attorney may not be revoked by a telephone call. While this quote specifically mentions telephone calls, the same principle applies to emails or other…
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