How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney?

How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney?

An applicant can revoke a power of attorney by submitting a new power of attorney (Form AIA/82 for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, or Form PTO/SB/80 for applications filed before September 16, 2012) or by submitting a revocation signed by the applicant. As stated in the MPEP:

“A power of attorney may be revoked at any stage in the proceedings of a case, and an applicant may appoint a new attorney or agent at any stage in the proceedings of the case by filing a new power of attorney.” (MPEP 402)

It’s important to note that the revocation should be clear and unambiguous, and it should be submitted to the USPTO for proper processing.

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