MPEP § 1002.02(l) — Requests Decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1002.02(l), including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Requests Decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch
This section addresses Requests Decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.322 and 37 CFR 1.324.
Key Rules
Exceptions & Carve-Outs (1)
1. Requests for Certificates of Correction under 37 CFR 1.322 or 1.323 except for denials on grounds requiring consideration by the Chief Administrative Patent Judge or the supervisory patent examiners otherwise provided for, MPEP §§ 1480, 1481 and 1485.
Definitions & Scope (1)
2. Request to change inventorship pursuant to court order, 37 CFR 1.324, MPEP § 1481.02.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | 37 CFR § 1.322 |
| – | 37 CFR § 1.324 |
| – | MPEP § 1480 |
| – | MPEP § 1481.02 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 1002.02(l) — Requests Decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch
Source: USPTO1002.02(l) Requests Decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch [R-01.2024]
1. Requests for Certificates of Correction under 37 CFR 1.322 or 1.323 except for denials on grounds requiring consideration by the Chief Administrative Patent Judge or the supervisory patent examiners otherwise provided for, MPEP §§ 1480, 1481 and 1485.
2. Request to change inventorship pursuant to court order, 37 CFR 1.324, MPEP § 1481.02.