(1) If at least two applicants jointly file an international application, the procedures prescribed under Articles 192 through 196 and 198 may be initiated by the representative of the applicants.
(2) If at least two applicants jointly file an international application without appointing a representative, the representative may be designated in the manner prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(3) If an applicant intends to authorize an agent to initiate the procedure referred to in paragraph (1), he or she shall appoint a patent attorney as his or her agent, except where the applicant is represented by a legal representative under Article 3.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 11, 2014]