How does revocation of power of attorney affect pending amendments in a patent application?

When a power of attorney is revoked, it’s important to understand its impact on pending amendments in a patent application. According to MPEP 402.05:

Any amendments made in an application after the filing date of the application will not be effective to revoke a power of attorney.

This means that if an applicant submits an amendment to revoke a power of attorney after the application’s filing date, that amendment will not be effective in revoking the power of attorney. To properly revoke a power of attorney, the applicant must follow the specific procedures outlined in the MPEP, such as submitting a separate revocation document or a new power of attorney.

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