What happens if an inventor’s mailing address is omitted from a patent application?

If an inventor’s mailing address is omitted from a patent application, the USPTO has a procedure to address this issue. According to MPEP 602.08(a):

“If the mailing address of any inventor has been omitted, OPAP will notify applicant of the omission and require the omitted mailing address in response to the notice.”

OPAP refers to the Office of Patent Application Processing. This procedure ensures that the USPTO has the necessary contact information for all inventors listed on the application.

To learn more:

• Inventor Mailing Address
• Patent Application
• Omitted Information
• USPTO Procedure