3.2 Signature of the PCT request and a power of attorney

For the requirements concerning the signature of the PCT request and a power of attorney see GL/RO 122-128.

The EPO as RO, ISA, SISA and IPEA has waived the requirement that, for the effective appointment of an agent, common agent or common representative, a signed separate power of attorney must be submitted to it if the PCT request is not signed by (all) the applicant(s). The EPO has also waived the requirement that a copy of the general power of attorney be attached to the PCT request or to a separate notice if appointment of a (common) agent is made by reference to a general power of attorney. For further details on powers of attorney, general powers of attorney and the waivers see GL/PCT‑EPO A‑VIII, 1.11-1.13.