[Patentpractice] [External Sender] Clarification on POA and Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c)

[Erin Geraghty]

Hi,

You need to submit the change of name documents for recordation, then prepare the 3.73(c) and submit this along with the your power. This is the best time to also submit the request for update/correction of applicant along with the marked up ADS.  Otherwise, you run the risk of not remembering to do so prior to payment of the issue fee and the patent granting with the assignee’s new name and the applicant the old.

Erin D. Geraghty
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From: Patentpractice <patentpractice-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> On Behalf Of Charlene L. Odom via Patentpractice
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Subject: [External Sender][Patentpractice] Clarification on POA and Statement Under 37 CFR 3.73(c)

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.

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—submitted under the current name—will be sufficient for recognition as attorney of record.

With kind regards,

Charlene L. Odom
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