How should the Application Data Sheet (ADS) be prepared when correcting inventorship?
When preparing an Application Data Sheet (ADS) to correct inventorship in an international design application, it’s important to follow specific formatting requirements. The MPEP 2920.01 states:
“The ADS submitted with a request under 37 CFR 1.48(a) must identify the information being changed with underlining for insertions and strike-through or brackets for text removed. See MPEP § 602.01(c)(1).”
Key points to remember when preparing the ADS:
- Use underlining to show new information being added
- Use strike-through or brackets to indicate information being removed
- Include the legal name, residence, and mailing address of each inventor
- Ensure the ADS complies with 37 CFR 1.76(b)(1) and 37 CFR 1.76(c)(2)
Proper preparation of the ADS is crucial for successful processing of the inventorship correction request.
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Topics:
MPEP 2900 - International Design Applications,
MPEP 2920.01 - Inventorship,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure