MPEP Section 402.02, Appointment of Associate Attorney or Agent

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402.02 Appointment of Associate Attorney or Agent

**>Effective June 25, 2004, the associate power of attorney practice has been eliminated. The Office no longer accepts a power of attorney signed by a principal to name an associate power of attorney. An appointment of an associate power of attorney filed on or after June 25, 2004 will not be accepted.< See also MPEP § 406.