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37 CFR 2.24: Designation and revocation of domestic representative by foreign applicant

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§2.24    Designation and revocation of domestic representative by foreign applicant.

  • (a) An applicant or registrant that is not domiciled in the United States may designate a domestic representative (i.e., a person residing in the United States on whom notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark may be served).
  • (b) The designation, or a request to change or revoke a designation, must set forth the name, email address, and postal address of the domestic representative and be signed pursuant to § 2.193(e)(8).
  • (c) The mere designation of a domestic representative does not authorize the person designated to represent the applicant or registrant.

[30 FR 13193, Oct. 16, 1965, as amended at 54 FR 37588 Sept. 11, 1989; 67 FR 79520, Dec. 30, 2002; 73 FR 47650, Aug 14. 2008, effective Sept. 15, 2008; 74 FR 54898, Oct. 26, 2009, effective Dec. 28, 2009; 84 FR 37081, July 31, 2019, effective Feb. 15, 2020]