Instructions for Form PTO / AIA / 81 Power of Attorney to One or More of the Joint Inventors and Change of Correspondence Address

Form PTO/AIA/81 Power of Attorney to One or More of the Joint Inventors and Change of Correspondence Address

This document contains official instructions for Form PTO/AIA/81 , Power of Attorney to One or More of the Joint Inventors and Change of Correspondence Address - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office. An up-to-date fillable Form PTO/AIA/81 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PTO/AIA/81?
A: Form PTO/AIA/81 is a Power of Attorney form that allows one or more joint inventors to appoint someone to act on their behalf for patent-related matters.

Q: What is a Power of Attorney?
A: A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone to act on behalf of another person or entity.

Q: What does Form PTO/AIA/81 allow inventors to do?
A: Form PTO/AIA/81 allows inventors to appoint someone to act as their representative for patent-related matters.

Q: Can multiple inventors use Form PTO/AIA/81?
A: Yes, Form PTO/AIA/81 allows one or more joint inventors to appoint a representative.

Q: What is a Change of Correspondence Address?
A: A Change of Correspondence Address is a request to update the address where official patent correspondence will be sent.

Q: Can a Change of Correspondence Address be made using Form PTO/AIA/81?
A: Yes, Form PTO/AIA/81 includes the option to request a Change of Correspondence Address.

Q: Who can use Form PTO/AIA/81?
A: Form PTO/AIA/81 can be used by joint inventors who wish to appoint a representative and/or update their correspondence address for patent-related matters.