originally Q3) I have a declaration that was signed before the effective date of the rule change, so it lists more then ten patent practitioners. Can it still be filed?
A13. Yes. When filing a continuation, a copy of the oath or declaration from the prior application is usually filed, and an oath or declaration from a prior application, or one signed before (or after the effective date of the change in the rules) can be filed together with a separate paper listing the ten patent practitioners to be entered. If the separate paper is not filed, no power of attorney will be entered. Basically, the document can still be filed, but it needs to be accompanied by the separate list of 10 or the patent practitioners listed on the power of attorney will not be entered. Back to Top H. Language Used to Designate Power of Attorney to a Customer Number. Q14. (originally Q5). Will a power of attorney naming more than ten patent practitioners be accepted if it includes a statement “which are the patent practitioners associated with customer number 12345?” A14. Although this instruction is not a clear appointment of the practitioners associated with a Customer Number,
Related Questions
- originally Q3) I have a declaration that was signed before the effective date of the rule change, so it lists more then ten patent practitioners. Can it still be filed?
- I originally signed up for EZ Wealth under my original Power of 3 sponsor before it was upgraded. Do I need to sign up again for EZ Wealth Solution?
- When will the new rule (1 TAC 203.23 Digital Signatures) be effective?
