§ 1.31. Applicant may be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors.
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/us/cfr/t37/s§ 1.31·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 13519, Mar. 20, 2026. An applicant for patent may file and prosecute the applicant's own case, or the applicant may give power of attorney so as to be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors, except that a juristic entity (e.g., organizational assignee) must be represented by a patent practitioner even if the juristic entity is the applicant. The Office cannot aid in the selection of a patent practitioner. \[77 FR 48813, Aug. 14, 2012\]
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