Can a reissue oath or declaration be signed by the executor of a deceased inventor’s estate?
Yes, a reissue oath or declaration can be signed by the executor of a deceased inventor’s estate under certain circumstances. According to MPEP 1414:
“Where an executor or administrator has been appointed, that executor or administrator must make the oath or declaration on behalf of a deceased inventor. Where a reissue application is filed on behalf of a deceased inventor, the oath or declaration may be made by the administrator or executor of his estate.”
This provision allows for the continuation of the patent reissue process even after the death of an inventor, ensuring that valuable intellectual property rights can be maintained or corrected as necessary.
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