T.M.E.P. § 1604.14
Designation of Domestic Representative by Foreign Owner

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1604.14 Designation of Domestic Representative by Foreign Owner

Under 15 U.S.C. 1058(f) and 37 C.F.R. 2.161(h), if the owner of the registration is not domiciled in the United States, the affidavit or declaration may include the name and address of a United States resident upon whom notices or process in proceedings affecting the registration may be served. The USPTO encourages parties who do not reside in the United States to designate domestic representatives. To expedite processing, the Office recommends that designations of domestic representative be filed through TEAS, at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html. See TMEP §604.