What happens to a patent practitioner’s power of attorney when they die?
When a patent practitioner dies, their power of attorney is automatically revoked or terminated. According to the MPEP, The power of attorney of a patent practitioner will be revoked or terminated by his or her death.
(MPEP 406)
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 406 - Death of Patent Practitioner,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure