Who can file a patent application under 35 U.S.C. 118?
According to 35 U.S.C. 118, the following parties can file a patent application: A person to whom the inventor has assigned the invention A person to whom the inventor is under an obligation to assign the invention A person who shows sufficient proprietary interest in the matter, acting as an agent for the inventor The…
Read MoreWhen should documentary evidence of ownership be recorded for assignee applicants?
For assignee applicants or persons to whom the inventor is under an obligation to assign the invention, documentary evidence of ownership should be recorded as follows: As provided for in part 3 of Chapter 37 CFR No later than the date the issue fee is paid in the application According to 37 CFR 1.46(b)(1): If…
Read MoreWhat must an applicant with sufficient proprietary interest submit with their patent application?
An applicant who shows sufficient proprietary interest in the matter must submit a petition with their patent application, including: The fee set forth in ยง 1.17(g) A showing that the person has sufficient proprietary interest in the matter A statement that making the application for patent by this person on behalf of and as agent…
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