Changes to Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
uspto-patent · US Patent and Trademark Office · Published 2008-11-17 · Effective 2008-12-17 · 73 FR 67750
Document
Document number
E8-27208
Federal Register citation
73 FR 67750
CFR reference
37 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
uspto-patent
Sub-agency
US Patent and Trademark Office
Publication date
2008-11-17
Effective date
2008-12-17
Commerce docket
Docket No.: PTO-C-2005-0013
Abstract
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is adopting new rules governing the conduct of individuals registered to practice before the Office. The Office is adopting a new rule that provides for an annual practitioner maintenance fee for those recognized to practice before the Office in patent cases. These changes will enable the Office to maintain a roster of registered practitioners and, consequently, better protect the public from unqualified practitioners. The Office is also making conforming amendments to 37 CFR 1.21.