Can a Canadian patent agent represent U.S. patent applicants before the USPTO?
Can a Canadian patent agent represent U.S. patent applicants before the USPTO?
Yes, a Canadian patent agent can represent U.S. patent applicants before the USPTO under certain conditions. According to MPEP 402.01:
‘The Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office have agreed on a procedure to allow for the reciprocal recognition of patent agents and attorneys registered to practice before their respective Offices.’
This means that registered Canadian patent agents can apply for and be granted limited recognition to represent U.S. patent applicants before the USPTO. However, this recognition is subject to specific conditions and requirements set by the OED Director.
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Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure