When can an applicant submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration?

An applicant can submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration to correct any deficiencies or inaccuracies present in an earlier-filed inventor’s oath or declaration. This is explicitly stated in the MPEP: “Applicant may submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration to correct any deficiencies or inaccuracies present in an earlier-filed inventor’s oath or declaration.” This provision is supported by 37 CFR 1.67(a).

To learn more:

• Inventor’s Oath
• Declaration
• Patent Application
• Correction