USPTO Requires Foreign Patent Applicants to Appoint U.S. Patent Practitioners

The USPTO will require foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to appoint a registered U.S. patent practitioner beginning 20 July 2026. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has adopted a final rule requiring foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to be represented by a practitioner registered and in good standing with the USPTO. The new requirement will take effect on…

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