What is the role of a patent practitioner in signing a micro entity certification?

A patent practitioner plays a crucial role in signing micro entity certifications. According to MPEP 509.04(c), a patent practitioner can sign a micro entity certification in two capacities:

1. As a patent practitioner of record
2. As a patent practitioner not of record who acts in a representative capacity under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.34

Moreover, for juristic entities, “Unless otherwise specified, all papers submitted on behalf of a juristic entity must be signed by a patent practitioner.” This includes micro entity certifications for corporate assignees or other organizational parties under 37 CFR 1.46.

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