Agent

Term: Agent

Definition: An individual who is authorized to represent an another, called a “principal.”  For patents, this is a person registered to practice before the office and authorized to represent an applicant for a patent.  An “agent” is not a licensed attorney, but is authorized to act for or on behalf of the applicant.




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Lindsey Leist