How does a CPA affect inventorship?
The inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) generally remains the same as in the prior application. The MPEP states, The inventive entity set forth in the prior nonprovisional application automatically carries over into the CPA UNLESS the request for a CPA is accompanied by or includes on filing a statement requesting the deletion of the name or names of the person or persons who are not inventors of the invention being claimed in the CPA.
If changes to inventorship are needed, they must be made through a specific request under 37 CFR 1.48.
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Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure