37 C.F.R. § 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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2005–2022 · leading case: E. & J. Gallo Winery v. Cantine Rallo, S.P.A., 430 F. Supp. 2d 1064 (E.D. Cal. 2005).
E. & J. Gallo Winery v. Cantine Rallo, S.P.A., 430 F. Supp. 2d 1064 (E.D. Cal. 2005). “37 C.F.R. § 2.24 . Similarly, a power of attorney does not serve as a designation of a domestic representative unless the power of attorney specifically states that the attorney is also the domestic representative on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting…”
Monolithic Power Sys., Inc. v. Promate Elec. Co., LTD. (W.D. Tex. 2022). “” 37 C.F.R. § 2.24 (a) (emphasis added). The Court agrees that, on the present record, there is insufficient evidence to show that QBT “adequate communication between the individual and the attorney” existed.”
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