What documentation is required for inventorship correction in a patent application?

What documentation is required for inventorship correction in a patent application?

The documentation required for inventorship correction in a patent application includes:

  • A request to correct inventorship under 37 CFR 1.48(a)
  • An application data sheet (ADS) with the correct inventorship information
  • A statement of facts from the new inventor(s) if being added
  • Written consent from any assignees

The MPEP states: The inventorship of an application may be corrected by filing a request under 37 CFR 1.48(a). The request must include: (1) An application data sheet in accordance with 37 CFR 1.76 that identifies each inventor by his or her legal name, and (2) the processing fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(i). Additionally, When an inventor is being added, applicant must submit a statement from each person being added as an inventor that the inventorship error occurred without deceptive intention on his or her part. It’s important to note that while these are the basic requirements, additional documentation may be necessary depending on the specific circumstances of the correction.

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Topics: Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: ADS, documentation, Inventorship Correction