How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney in a patent application?

How can an applicant revoke a power of attorney in a patent application?

An applicant can revoke a power of attorney in a patent application by submitting a new power of attorney or by filing a revocation signed by the applicant. According to MPEP 601.02:

“A power of attorney may be revoked at any stage in the proceedings of a case, and a power of attorney to a subsidiary prior organization is revoked by a power to a primary organization.”

It’s important to note that:

• The revocation should be clear and unambiguous
• A new power of attorney automatically revokes the previous one
• The revocation should be signed by the applicant or assignee of the entire interest

After revocation, the USPTO will communicate directly with the applicant or the newly appointed attorney/agent.

To learn more:

• power of attorney
• revocation
• patent application
• USPTO