<div dir="ltr">My apologies for reviving an old thread, but the USPTO does not allow changes to applicant after an application issues since the applicant identity ceases to be relevant. So what you need is a PoA from the new owner and a 3.73 establishing the right of that new owner to take action (which, as Erin notes, will require recording the name change). And Julie is absolutely right - if the application were still pending, the AIA41 is the best way to make sure the USPTO actually changes the applicant and that you submit the required documents. <div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Michael</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 6:45\u202fPM Charlene L. Odom via Patentpractice <<a href="mailto:patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com">patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg4141696654425553725">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">They are Issued patents, so my plan was to file a 373 with name change and OA.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Randall Svihla <<a href="mailto:rsvihla@nsiplaw.com" target="_blank">rsvihla@nsiplaw.com</a>>
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<b>Cc:</b> Charlene L. Odom <<a href="mailto:COdom@maynardnexsen.com" target="_blank">COdom@maynardnexsen.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Clarification on POA and Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Patentpractice <<a href="mailto:patentpractice-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com" target="_blank">patentpractice-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Charlene L. Odom via Patentpractice<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 15, 2025 4:15 PM<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> Charlene L. Odom <<a href="mailto:COdom@maynardnexsen.com" target="_blank">COdom@maynardnexsen.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Patentpractice] Clarification on POA and Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">We have received files from a client that have been transferred to our firm. In order for us to be recognized as the attorney of record, we understand that a Power of Attorney (POA) must be filed. However,
the client has since changed the name associated with these files. Through a name change with the Secretary of State.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">The USPTO has indicated that a Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c) is required to reflect this change. We would like to confirm whether a corrected Application Data Sheet (ADS) must also be submitted to reflect
the updated applicant name, or if the 3.73(c) statement and POA\u2014submitted under the current name\u2014will be sufficient for recognition as attorney of record.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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