37 CFR § 1.423 — [Reserved] (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

37 CFR § 1.423 [Reserved]

Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.423, including 7 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

This section covers the process by which a legal representative can file an international application on behalf of an incapacitated inventor, with specific requirements and conditions.

What this section covers

  • Defines the role of a legal representative in filing an international application when an inventor is legally incapacitated.

Key obligations

  • A legal representative may file an international application on behalf of an incapacitated inventor.
  • Verify the legal representative has appropriate authority to act on behalf of the inventor.

Practice notes

  • Ensure all necessary documents are included with the international application to prove the inventor's incapacity and the legal representative's authority.
  • Timely filing is crucial; ensure all required information is accurately provided in the application.

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22