What are the requirements for a non-registered individual to obtain limited recognition?
What are the requirements for a non-registered individual to obtain limited recognition?
For a non-registered individual to obtain limited recognition, several requirements must be met as outlined in MPEP 402.01:
- The individual must be an attorney who is not registered to practice before the Office.
- They must show that they are acting only as an attorney for a particular named applicant.
- The attorney must be authorized to practice before a court of general jurisdiction of the state where they reside or are employed.
- The OED Director must find that the attorney possesses the scientific and technical qualifications necessary to render valuable service to the applicant.
- The attorney must apply for and be granted limited recognition by the OED Director.
It’s important to note that limited recognition is granted for a specific purpose and duration, and can be withdrawn by the OED Director at any time.
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Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure