Legal Definitions - associate agent

Definition: An agent who is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has been appointed by a principal agent, and is authorized to prosecute a patent application through the filing of a power of attorney.

Example: A law firm hires an associate agent to assist in prosecuting a patent application for their client. The associate agent is authorized to act on behalf of the principal agent and file necessary documents with the Patent and Trademark Office.

Explanation: An associate agent is a registered agent who is appointed by a principal agent to assist in prosecuting a patent application. The associate agent is authorized to act on behalf of the principal agent and file necessary documents with the Patent and Trademark Office. This allows for more efficient and effective patent prosecution, as the workload can be shared between multiple agents.