Can a juristic entity applicant sign a change of correspondence address form?

No, a juristic entity applicant cannot directly sign a change of correspondence address form. According to MPEP 601.03(a):

“A juristic entity (e.g., organizational assignee) must be represented by a patent practitioner even if the juristic entity is the applicant.”

For juristic entity applicants, the following applies:

• A registered patent practitioner must sign the change of correspondence address form on behalf of the juristic entity
• The practitioner must be appointed to represent the juristic entity
• The appointment can be made in an Application Data Sheet (ADS) or a separate power of attorney document

It’s important to note that this requirement is in place to ensure proper legal representation for juristic entities in patent matters.

To learn more:

• juristic entity
• correspondence address
• patent practitioner
• signature requirements