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Chapter 400: Representative of Inventor or Owner

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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 will receive correspondence during the prosecution of an application.

This chapter is tested a fair amount. There will probably be at least one question from each of the major topics presented within it. Pay special attention to who may sign the forms and the topic of correspondence.

 

 

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   Objectives

• Know the details relating to the power of attorney, especially with regards to
  revocation and withdrawal of the attorney.
• Learn who is allowed to sign important documents.
• Identify who correspondence is held with during patent prosecution.
• Know the following laws and rules:

37 C.F.R. 1.33	Correspondence respecting patent applications, reexamination proceedings, and other proceedings.
37 C.F.R. 1.36	Revocation of power of attorney or authorization; withdrawal of attorney or agent.
37 C.F.R. 1.47	Filing when an inventor refuses to sign or cannot be reached.
35 U.S.C. 116	Inventors.

   Key Terms

• Pro se
• Power of attorney