Representative of Applicant or Owner
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Number of Pages: 60 pgs
Sections: 401 – 410
Brief Summary:
Chapter 400 provides an overview of the individuals who are legally capable of helping an inventor file a patent application.
The power of attorney and the withdrawal or revocation of the power of attorney are the focus of this chapter. This chapter also covers who receives correspondence during the prosecution of an application.
Key Terms:
| Power of Attorney | Pro Se | Assignment |
| Legal Representation | Limited Recognition |
37 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations):
| 37 CFR 1.33 | Correspondence respecting patent applications, reexamination proceedings, and other proceedings. |
| 37 CFR 1.36 | Revocation of power of attorney; withdrawal of patent attorney or agent. |
35 USC (United States Code):
| 35 USC 116 | Inventors. |
| 35 USC 117 | Death or Incapacity of Inventor. |