Can a non-inventor appoint a power of attorney in a pre-September 16, 2012 application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Yes, under certain circumstances, a non-inventor can appoint a power…
Read MoreWhat happens if a previously non-signing inventor decides to join a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. If a previously non-signing inventor decides to join a pre-AIA 37…
Read MoreWhat happens to the non-signing inventor in a Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application after acceptance?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. After acceptance of a Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application, the…
Read MoreWhat happens if a nonsigning inventor believes they are the sole inventor?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. If a nonsigning inventor believes they are the sole inventor…
Read MoreAre nonsigning inventors entitled to a hearing in pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 cases?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. No, nonsigning inventors are not entitled to a hearing in…
Read MoreWhat information about the nonsigning inventor must be included in the patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. When filing a patent application with an unavailable joint inventor,…
Read MoreCan a nonsigning inventor join a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Yes, a nonsigning inventor can join a pre-AIA 37 CFR…
Read MoreWhat type of address should be provided for the nonsigning inventor?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The MPEP provides specific guidance on the type of address that…
Read MoreCan a nonsigning inventor revoke or grant a power of attorney?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. A nonsigning inventor who subsequently joins an application cannot revoke…
Read MoreIs the last known residence always the correct address to provide for a nonsigning inventor?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. While the last known residence is often the appropriate address to…
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