35 U.S.C. § 118 — Filing by other than inventor (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 118, including 128 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

The process for filing a correction of inventorship through a reissue application requires adherence to specific rules under 35 USC 118.

What this section covers

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Identify the core topic and scope of guidance in this section, which pertains to the process and requirements for filing by someone other than an inventor.

Key obligations

State the primary requirement practitioners must satisfy, which is ensuring that the filing complies with the rules for corrections of inventorship through reissue.
State an additional required element or condition if applicable, such as obtaining consent from all true and necessary inventors.
State a key compliance obligation tied to authority (USC/CFR), which includes adherence to the specific requirements for filing by non-inventors under 35 USC 118.

Practice notes

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Application Data Sheet Required for Non-Inventor FilingMPEP 605.01Required
Application Data Sheet Must Specify Applicant PromptlyMPEP 605.01Permitted
Assignee Must Be Named With Other Owners Under 37 CFR 1.46MPEP 605.01
Assignee and Unassigned Inventor as ApplicantsMPEP 605.01Recommended
Assignee Must Share Ownership with InventorMPEP 605.01
Assignee Cannot Be Sole ApplicantMPEP 605.01Prohibited
All Ownership Parties Must Act TogetherMPEP 605.01Required
Provisional Rejection of Copending Application as Prior ArtMPEP 2139.03
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2139.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor in Pre-AIA Prior Art RejectionMPEP 2139.03
Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2139.03Required
Provisional Rejection Over Copending Application with Common InventorMPEP 2152.07
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2152.07Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor(s) in Anticipation RejectionMPEP 2152.07
References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 2152.07Required
Provisional Rejection of Claims Over Copending ApplicationMPEP 2158.01
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2158.01Required
Requirement for Prior Art Reference Under 102(a)(2)MPEP 2158.01
Reject Using Form Paragraph When Common InventorMPEP 2158.01Recommended
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2158.01Required
Reference Must Qualify as Prior Art Under 102(b)(2)(C)MPEP 2158.01Recommended
Non-Inventor Can File Patent On Inventor's Behalf With Proof of InterestMPEP 308Permitted
Patent Granted to Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required
Notification Required for Change in Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required
Notification Required for Change in Real Party in InterestMPEP 308
Application by Assignee When Inventor UnavailableMPEP 409.03Prohibited
Application Can Be Filed When Inventor Is UnavailableMPEP 409.03(b)Permitted
Agent Can File on Inventor's Behalf If UnavailableMPEP 409.03(b)Prohibited
Corporation Can Make ApplicationMPEP 409.03(b)
Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(a) Precludes 1.47(b)MPEP 409.03(b)Prohibited
Assignment Copy Requirement for Assigned ApplicationsMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Assignment of Pre-AIA Application Must Be Clearly IndicatedMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Assignment Statement Requirement for AssigneeMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Assignment Does Not Include Continuation-In-PartMPEP 409.03(f)
Assignment for Filing Date Not Considered an AssignmentMPEP 409.03(f)
Nonsigning Inventors Must Receive Patent Under Pre-AIA RulesMPEP 409.03(i)Required
Priority and Benefit Claims via International Request FormMPEP 601.05(a)
International Request Form Satisfies Priority and Benefit Claim PresentationMPEP 601.05(a)
Applicant Name Requirement for International ApplicationsMPEP 601.05(a)
PCT Request Form for Priority and Benefit ClaimsMPEP 601.05(a)
Benefit Claim Requirement for National Stage ApplicationMPEP 601.05(a)
PCT Request Form Satisfies Priority and Applicant Name RequirementsMPEP 601.05(a)
PCT Request Form Must Indicate U.S. FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Application Data Sheet Required for FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Application Data Sheet Required for Filing by AssigneeMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Priority and Applicant Information Can Be Filed in International Request FormMPEP 601.05(a)
Presentation of Benefit Claim in National Stage ApplicationMPEP 601.05(a)
Benefit Claim Not Added via New Patent Cooperation Treaty Request FormMPEP 601.05(a)Permitted
Benefit Claim Must Appear on Publication Front PageMPEP 601.05(a)Prohibited
Priority Claim Not Required in ADS for National StageMPEP 601.05(a)
PCT Request Form Satisfies ADS RequirementsMPEP 601.05(a)
Patent Cooperation Treaty Request Form Must Indicate Application TypeMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Application Data Sheet Required for Non-Inventor ApplicantsMPEP 605.01
Claims Must Be Covered by Common PatentMPEP 804
Claim Subject Must Be Disclosed In Another ApplicationMPEP 804
Provisional Rejection of Copending Application as Prior ArtMPEP 804.03
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Ownership or InventorsMPEP 804.03
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor in Anticipation RejectionMPEP 804.03
References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee Publication as Prior ArtMPEP 804.03
Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Provisionally Reject Claims Over Copending Application Disclosing InventionMPEP 804.03
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee or Inventor in AIA RejectionMPEP 804.03
AIA Practice for Non-Commonly Owned InventionsMPEP 804.03Recommended
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Non-Prior Art Under 102(b)(2)(C)MPEP 804.03Recommended

Application Data Sheet Required for Non-Inventor FilingMPEP 605.01Required
All Ownership Parties Must Act TogetherMPEP 605.01Required
Inventor Must Consent to Name Deletion During ReissueMPEP 1412.04Required
Assignee Must Include Inventor’s Signature in Reissue OathMPEP 1412.04Required
Inventors Must Be Applicants for Pre-AIA National Stage ApplicationsMPEP 1893.01(b)Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2139.03Required
Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2139.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2148Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2152.07Required
References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 2152.07Required
Applicant Must File AffidavitMPEP 2155.05Required
Filer Must Have Authority to Act in ApplicationMPEP 2155.05Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2158.01Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2158.01Required
Patent Granted to Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required
Notification Required for Change in Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required
Assignment Copy Requirement for Assigned ApplicationsMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Assignment of Pre-AIA Application Must Be Clearly IndicatedMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Assignment Statement Requirement for AssigneeMPEP 409.03(f)Required
Nonsigning Inventors Must Receive Patent Under Pre-AIA RulesMPEP 409.03(i)Required
PCT Request Form Must Indicate U.S. FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Application Data Sheet Required for FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Application Data Sheet Required for Filing by AssigneeMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Patent Cooperation Treaty Request Form Must Indicate Application TypeMPEP 601.05(a)Required
Oath or Declaration Must Be Signed by All Actual InventorsMPEP 602.08(b)Required
Legal Representative Must State Citizenship and Address When Executing Deceased Inventor's OathMPEP 602.08(b)Required
Notification Required for Change in Real Party in Interest Before Issue Fee PaymentMPEP 605.01Required
Box 3 of PTOL-85B Required for Real Party ChangeMPEP 605.01Required
Applicant Must File Affidavits Under 37 CFR 1.130MPEP 717.01(c)Required
Affidavit Must Be Filed by Authorized PartyMPEP 717.01(c)Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 804.03Required
Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required
Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required

Correction of Inventorship Does Not Enlarge Patent ClaimsMPEP 1412.04
Assignee Can Sign Reissue Oath Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Permitted
Assignee of Part Interest Cannot File Reissue Without Co-Owner’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Prohibited
Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04
Assignee Can Change Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Permitted
Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04
Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor's ConsentMPEP 1412.04
Inventor Must Consent to Name Deletion in ReissueMPEP 1412.04
Requirement for Inventor Consent During ReissueMPEP 1412.04
Assignee Can Sign Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04
Expanded Applicant Requirements Post AIAMPEP 1893.01(b)Permitted
Provisional Rejection for Common Assignee ApplicationsMPEP 2148
Provisional Rejection Not Allowed for Disqualified Copending ApplicationsMPEP 2148Recommended
Requirement for Pre-AIA Common Inventorship in RejectionMPEP 2148
Requirement for Pre-AIA Prior Art Under 102(a) or (b)MPEP 2148Recommended
Requirement for Common Inventorship in Obviousness RejectionMPEP 2148Recommended
Affidavit or Declaration Requirement for Patent OwnerMPEP 2155.05Permitted
Affidavit Must Be Filed by ApplicantMPEP 2155.05
Patent Owner Can Request Supplemental ExaminationMPEP 2803Permitted
Request for Supplemental Examination Must Be Filed by Patent OwnerMPEP 2803
Only Patent Owner Can File Supplemental Examination RequestMPEP 2803
Requirements for Patent Applications Filed After September 16, 2012MPEP 308
AIA Practice for Filing by Non-InventorMPEP 308
Application by Assignee for Deceased InventorMPEP 409.01(a)Permitted
37 CFR 1.46 Assignee Can Execute Substitute StatementMPEP 409.01(a)Permitted
Authority Required for Non-Inventor ApplicantsMPEP 601.05(b)Recommended
Legal Representative Required for Deceased InventorMPEP 601.05(b)Recommended
Petition Under 37 CFR 1.47(b) Requires Party in Interest AuthorityMPEP 601.05(b)
Requirement for Government Property Interest When NASA Administrator FilesMPEP 601.05(b)
Joint Inventors Can Sign for Unreachable InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited
Legal Representative Can Sign for Deceased InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Permitted
Requirement for Inventor SignatureMPEP 602.08(b)
Party with Proprietary Interest Can Sign for InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited
Attorney Cannot Sign Oath for InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited
Attorney Cannot Sign Oath for Inventor Without Proprietary InterestMPEP 602.08(b)
No Notice Means No Change in Real Party In InterestMPEP 605.01
Real Party in Interest Identification Does Not Change Applicant RecordMPEP 605.01
Change of Real Party in Interest Requires Separate Applicant RequestMPEP 605.01
Request to Change Applicant Before Issue Fee Payment RequiredMPEP 605.01Prohibited
Applicant or Patent Owner Must File AffidavitsMPEP 717.01(c)Permitted
Inventor Cannot File Papers If Not ApplicantMPEP 717.01(c)
Claims Not Distinct from Copending Application with Common Assignee Must Be RejectedMPEP 804.03
Requirement for Non-AIA 103(c) Disqualified Copending ApplicationsMPEP 804.03Recommended
Requirement for Common Inventors Under Pre-AIA 102(e)MPEP 804.03
Reference Must Qualify as Pre-AIA Prior Art Under 102(a) or (b)MPEP 804.03Recommended
Requirement for Common Inventorship in Obviousness RejectionMPEP 804.03Recommended

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 1412.04	Correction of Inventorship Does Not Enlarge Patent ClaimsMPEP 1412.04 Assignee Can Sign Reissue Oath Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Permitted Assignee of Part Interest Cannot File Reissue Without Co-Owner’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Prohibited Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04 Assignee Can Change Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04Permitted Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04 Assignee Can Correct Inventorship Without Original Inventor's ConsentMPEP 1412.04 Inventor Must Consent to Name Deletion in ReissueMPEP 1412.04 Inventor Must Consent to Name Deletion During ReissueMPEP 1412.04Required Requirement for Inventor Consent During ReissueMPEP 1412.04 Assignee Can Sign Without Original Inventor’s ConsentMPEP 1412.04 Assignee Must Include Inventor’s Signature in Reissue OathMPEP 1412.04Required
MPEP § 1893.01(b)	Inventors Must Be Applicants for Pre-AIA National Stage ApplicationsMPEP 1893.01(b)Required Expanded Applicant Requirements Post AIAMPEP 1893.01(b)Permitted
MPEP § 2139.03	Provisional Rejection of Copending Application as Prior ArtMPEP 2139.03 Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2139.03Required Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor in Pre-AIA Prior Art RejectionMPEP 2139.03 Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2139.03Required
MPEP § 2148	Provisional Rejection for Common Assignee ApplicationsMPEP 2148 Provisional Rejection Not Allowed for Disqualified Copending ApplicationsMPEP 2148Recommended Requirement for Pre-AIA Common Inventorship in RejectionMPEP 2148 Requirement for Pre-AIA Prior Art Under 102(a) or (b)MPEP 2148Recommended Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2148Required Requirement for Common Inventorship in Obviousness RejectionMPEP 2148Recommended
MPEP § 2152.07	Provisional Rejection Over Copending Application with Common InventorMPEP 2152.07 Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2152.07Required Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor(s) in Anticipation RejectionMPEP 2152.07 References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 2152.07Required
MPEP § 2155.05	Affidavit or Declaration Requirement for Patent OwnerMPEP 2155.05Permitted Applicant Must File AffidavitMPEP 2155.05Required Filer Must Have Authority to Act in ApplicationMPEP 2155.05Required Affidavit Must Be Filed by ApplicantMPEP 2155.05
MPEP § 2158.01	Provisional Rejection of Claims Over Copending ApplicationMPEP 2158.01 Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 2158.01Required Requirement for Prior Art Reference Under 102(a)(2)MPEP 2158.01 Reject Using Form Paragraph When Common InventorMPEP 2158.01Recommended Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 2158.01Required Reference Must Qualify as Prior Art Under 102(b)(2)(C)MPEP 2158.01Recommended
MPEP § 2803	Patent Owner Can Request Supplemental ExaminationMPEP 2803Permitted Request for Supplemental Examination Must Be Filed by Patent OwnerMPEP 2803 Only Patent Owner Can File Supplemental Examination RequestMPEP 2803
MPEP § 308	Requirements for Patent Applications Filed After September 16, 2012MPEP 308 AIA Practice for Filing by Non-InventorMPEP 308 Non-Inventor Can File Patent On Inventor's Behalf With Proof of InterestMPEP 308Permitted Patent Granted to Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required Notification Required for Change in Real Party in InterestMPEP 308Required Notification Required for Change in Real Party in InterestMPEP 308
MPEP § 409.01(a)	Application by Assignee for Deceased InventorMPEP 409.01(a)Permitted 37 CFR 1.46 Assignee Can Execute Substitute StatementMPEP 409.01(a)Permitted
MPEP § 409.03	Application by Assignee When Inventor UnavailableMPEP 409.03Prohibited
MPEP § 409.03(b)	Application Can Be Filed When Inventor Is UnavailableMPEP 409.03(b)Permitted Agent Can File on Inventor's Behalf If UnavailableMPEP 409.03(b)Prohibited Corporation Can Make ApplicationMPEP 409.03(b) Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(a) Precludes 1.47(b)MPEP 409.03(b)Prohibited
MPEP § 409.03(f)	Assignment Copy Requirement for Assigned ApplicationsMPEP 409.03(f)Required Assignment of Pre-AIA Application Must Be Clearly IndicatedMPEP 409.03(f)Required Assignment Statement Requirement for AssigneeMPEP 409.03(f)Required Assignment Does Not Include Continuation-In-PartMPEP 409.03(f) Assignment for Filing Date Not Considered an AssignmentMPEP 409.03(f)
MPEP § 409.03(i)	Nonsigning Inventors Must Receive Patent Under Pre-AIA RulesMPEP 409.03(i)Required
MPEP § 601.05(a)	Priority and Benefit Claims via International Request FormMPEP 601.05(a) International Request Form Satisfies Priority and Benefit Claim PresentationMPEP 601.05(a) Applicant Name Requirement for International ApplicationsMPEP 601.05(a) PCT Request Form for Priority and Benefit ClaimsMPEP 601.05(a) Benefit Claim Requirement for National Stage ApplicationMPEP 601.05(a) PCT Request Form Satisfies Priority and Applicant Name RequirementsMPEP 601.05(a) PCT Request Form Must Indicate U.S. FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required Application Data Sheet Required for FilingMPEP 601.05(a)Required Application Data Sheet Required for Filing by AssigneeMPEP 601.05(a)Required Priority and Applicant Information Can Be Filed in International Request FormMPEP 601.05(a) Presentation of Benefit Claim in National Stage ApplicationMPEP 601.05(a) Benefit Claim Not Added via New Patent Cooperation Treaty Request FormMPEP 601.05(a)Permitted Benefit Claim Must Appear on Publication Front PageMPEP 601.05(a)Prohibited Priority Claim Not Required in ADS for National StageMPEP 601.05(a) PCT Request Form Satisfies ADS RequirementsMPEP 601.05(a) Patent Cooperation Treaty Request Form Must Indicate Application TypeMPEP 601.05(a)Required
MPEP § 601.05(b)	Authority Required for Non-Inventor ApplicantsMPEP 601.05(b)Recommended Legal Representative Required for Deceased InventorMPEP 601.05(b)Recommended Petition Under 37 CFR 1.47(b) Requires Party in Interest AuthorityMPEP 601.05(b) Requirement for Government Property Interest When NASA Administrator FilesMPEP 601.05(b)
MPEP § 602.08(b)	Oath or Declaration Must Be Signed by All Actual InventorsMPEP 602.08(b)Required Joint Inventors Can Sign for Unreachable InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited Legal Representative Can Sign for Deceased InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Permitted Legal Representative Must State Citizenship and Address When Executing Deceased Inventor's OathMPEP 602.08(b)Required Requirement for Inventor SignatureMPEP 602.08(b) Party with Proprietary Interest Can Sign for InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited Attorney Cannot Sign Oath for InventorMPEP 602.08(b)Prohibited Attorney Cannot Sign Oath for Inventor Without Proprietary InterestMPEP 602.08(b)
MPEP § 605.01	Application Data Sheet Required for Non-Inventor FilingMPEP 605.01Required Application Data Sheet Must Specify Applicant PromptlyMPEP 605.01Permitted Assignee Must Be Named With Other Owners Under 37 CFR 1.46MPEP 605.01 Assignee and Unassigned Inventor as ApplicantsMPEP 605.01Recommended Assignee Must Share Ownership with InventorMPEP 605.01 Assignee Cannot Be Sole ApplicantMPEP 605.01Prohibited All Ownership Parties Must Act TogetherMPEP 605.01Required Application Data Sheet Required for Non-Inventor ApplicantsMPEP 605.01 Notification Required for Change in Real Party in Interest Before Issue Fee PaymentMPEP 605.01Required No Notice Means No Change in Real Party In InterestMPEP 605.01 Box 3 of PTOL-85B Required for Real Party ChangeMPEP 605.01Required Real Party in Interest Identification Does Not Change Applicant RecordMPEP 605.01 Change of Real Party in Interest Requires Separate Applicant RequestMPEP 605.01 Request to Change Applicant Before Issue Fee Payment RequiredMPEP 605.01Prohibited
MPEP § 717.01(c)	Applicant or Patent Owner Must File AffidavitsMPEP 717.01(c)Permitted Applicant Must File Affidavits Under 37 CFR 1.130MPEP 717.01(c)Required Affidavit Must Be Filed by Authorized PartyMPEP 717.01(c)Required Inventor Cannot File Papers If Not ApplicantMPEP 717.01(c)
MPEP § 804	Claims Must Be Covered by Common PatentMPEP 804 Claim Subject Must Be Disclosed In Another ApplicationMPEP 804
MPEP § 804.03	Provisional Rejection of Copending Application as Prior ArtMPEP 804.03 Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required Copending Application Must Have Common Ownership or InventorsMPEP 804.03 Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint Inventor in Anticipation RejectionMPEP 804.03 References Must Share Common Inventor(s)MPEP 804.03Required Requirement for Common Assignee Publication as Prior ArtMPEP 804.03 Patent Publication Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required Provisionally Reject Claims Over Copending Application Disclosing InventionMPEP 804.03 Copending Application Must Have Common Assignee, Applicant, or InventorMPEP 804.03Required Claims Not Distinct from Copending Application with Common Assignee Must Be RejectedMPEP 804.03 Requirement for Non-AIA 103(c) Disqualified Copending ApplicationsMPEP 804.03Recommended Requirement for Common Assignee or Inventor in AIA RejectionMPEP 804.03 AIA Practice for Non-Commonly Owned InventionsMPEP 804.03Recommended Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required Requirement for Non-Prior Art Under 102(b)(2)(C)MPEP 804.03Recommended Requirement for Common Inventors Under Pre-AIA 102(e)MPEP 804.03 Reference Must Qualify as Pre-AIA Prior Art Under 102(a) or (b)MPEP 804.03Recommended Requirement for Common Assignee, Applicant, or Joint InventorMPEP 804.03Required Requirement for Common Inventorship in Obviousness RejectionMPEP 804.03Recommended

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35 U.S.C. § 118 — Filing by other than inventor (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

35 U.S.C. § 118 Filing by other than inventor

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