Form PTO / SB / 81 Power of Attorney or Revocation of Power of Attorney With a New Power of Attorney and Change of Correspondence Address

What Is Form PTO/SB/81?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on January 1, 2009 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/SB/81?
A: Form PTO/SB/81 is a Power of Attorney or Revocation of Power of Attorney form.

Q: What can I use Form PTO/SB/81 for?
A: You can use Form PTO/SB/81 to appoint or revoke a power of attorney and change the correspondence address.

Q: What is a power of attorney?
A: A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to act on your behalf in legal or financial matters.

Q: Why would I need to change the correspondence address?
A: You may need to change the correspondence address if you have moved or if you want all patent-related correspondence to go to a different address.

Q: Do I need to use Form PTO/SB/81 to appoint a power of attorney?
A: Yes, you need to use Form PTO/SB/81 to appoint a power of attorney for patent matters.

Q: Can I use Form PTO/SB/81 to revoke a power of attorney?
A: Yes, you can use Form PTO/SB/81 to revoke a power of attorney for patent matters.

Q: Can I change the correspondence address without appointing or revoking a power of attorney?
A: Yes, you can use Form PTO/SB/81 to change the correspondence address without appointing or revoking a power of attorney.

Q: Is Form PTO/SB/81 only applicable for the United States?
A: Yes, Form PTO/SB/81 is specific to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), so it is only applicable for patent matters within the United States.

Q: Can I use Form PTO/SB/81 for trademark matters?
A: No, Form PTO/SB/81 is specifically for power of attorney and correspondence address changes for patent matters. For trademark matters, you will need to use a different form or follow a different process.