How does limited recognition apply to international patent applications?
Limited recognition in international patent applications is addressed in 37 CFR 11.9(c), which states:
An individual not registered under § 11.6 may, if appointed by an applicant, prosecute an international patent application only before the United States International Searching Authority and the United States International Preliminary Examining Authority, provided that the individual has the right to practice before the national office with which the international application is filed as provided in PCT Art. 49, Rule 90 and § 1.455 of this subchapter, or before the International Bureau when the USPTO is acting as Receiving Office pursuant to PCT Rules 83.1bis and 90.1.
This means that unregistered individuals may represent applicants in certain phases of international patent applications under specific conditions. For more detailed information:
- See MPEP § 1807 for representation in international applications (PCT)
- See MPEP § 2911 for representation in international design applications
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