37 C.F.R. § 1.31 Applicant may be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors.
Title 37 - Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
An applicant for patent may file and prosecute his or her own case, or he or she may give a power of attorney so as to be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors. The United States Patent and Trademark Office cannot aid in the selection of a patent practitioner. [70 FR 56127, Sept. 26, 2005]
Title 37: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
PART 1—RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES
Subpart B—National Processing Provisions
Prosecution of Application and Appointment of Attorney or Agent
§ 1.31 Applicant may be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors.
