Who can represent me before the EPO as IPEA?

In proceedings before the EPO as IPEA, you can be represented by the agent you appointed on filing the international application and having the right to practise before the receiving Office, i.e. your agent for the international phase. However, it is strongly recommended that applicants who do not have their residence or place of business in one of the EPC contracting states, such as nationals or residents of P.R. China, appoint an agent entitled to practise before the EPO to represent them in proceedings before the EPO as IPEA. It is therefore open to you to appoint a different agent specifically to represent you before the EPO as IPEA. Similarly, your agent for the international phase may appoint a sub-agent to perform this task. Please bear in mind that any agent or sub‑agent appointed specifically to represent you before the EPO as IPEA must be entitled to practise before the EPO. For more information, please consult the Euro-PCT Guide (points 4.1.047 to 4.1.051).