§ 1.31 Applicants may be represented by a registered attorney or agent. - PATENT RULES

§ 1.31 Applicants may be represented by a registered attorney or agent.

An applicant for patent may file and prosecute his or her own case, or he or she may be represented by a registered attorney, registered agent, or other individual authorized to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office in patent cases. See §§ 10.6 and 10.9 of this subchapter. The Patent and Trademark Office cannot aid in the selection of a registered attorney or agent.

[50 FR 5171, Feb. 6,1985, effective Mar. 8, 1985]

§ 1.32 [Reserved]

[Deleted 57 FR 29642, July 6, 1992, effective Sept. 4, 1992]

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