How were continuation or divisional applications handled when a petition under 37 CFR 1.48 was filed in the prior application?

When a petition under 37 CFR 1.48 to add an inventor was filed in a prior application, the continuation or divisional application could be handled in one of two ways: Filed with a copy of the executed declaration naming the correct inventive entity from the prior application. Filed with a newly executed declaration naming the…

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How can inventorship be corrected in a patent application?

Inventorship in a patent application can be corrected through the following methods: Filing a request under 37 CFR 1.48 to correct or change inventorship. For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, this request should include: An application data sheet (ADS) identifying each inventor by their legal name The processing fee set forth in…

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