How can an applicant or patent owner revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?
An applicant or patent owner can revoke a power of attorney in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012 by following these steps:
- Submit a revocation signed by the applicant or patent owner
- Include a new power of attorney signed by the applicant or patent owner
According to MPEP 601.03(a):
“The revocation and new power of attorney may be combined in a single paper.”
It’s important to note that the revocation must be signed by the applicant or patent owner, not by a practitioner acting on their behalf.
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Topics:
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure