Can the filing of an inventor’s oath or declaration be postponed?

Yes, the filing of an inventor’s oath or declaration can be postponed under certain conditions. According to the MPEP:

If an application data sheet has been submitted, applicant may postpone the filing of the inventor’s oath or declaration until the application is in condition for allowance for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012.

This provision allows applicants more flexibility in the timing of submitting the inventor’s oath or declaration. However, it’s important to note that the oath or declaration must be submitted no later than the date on which the issue fee is paid, as required by 35 U.S.C. 115(f).

To learn more:

• inventor’s oath
• declaration
• patent application
• postponement
• application data sheet