How can a practitioner become of record in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?
How can a practitioner become of record in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?
A practitioner can become of record in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012, through the following methods:
- Filing an Application Data Sheet (ADS) that names the practitioner as the representative
- Filing a power of attorney (POA) signed by the applicant
- Filing a patent application transmittal letter signed by the applicant and naming the practitioner as a representative
- Being named as the representative in the oath or declaration
As stated in MPEP 403.01(a): ‘A power of attorney or authorization of agent may be given to a customer number in applications filed on or after September 16, 2012.’ This allows for easier management of multiple practitioners associated with a single customer number.
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Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure