What are the specific requirements for Canadian patent agents to practice before the USPTO?
Canadian patent agents must meet specific requirements to practice before the USPTO under limited recognition: They must be registered and in good standing as a patent agent under Canadian law. They must apply for limited recognition to the USPTO Director. They can only represent Canadian citizens or residents before the USPTO. Their representation is limited…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a suspended and an excluded patent practitioner?
While both suspended and excluded patent practitioners are prohibited from practicing before the USPTO, there are differences in the nature and duration of the prohibition: Suspended practitioner: Temporarily prohibited from practicing before the USPTO for a specific period. Excluded practitioner: Permanently prohibited from practicing before the USPTO, unless later reinstated. The MPEP § 407 uses…
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