What happens if an inventor is added to an international design application after publication?
Adding an inventor to an international design application after publication of the international registration can create additional requirements for the inventor’s oath or declaration. The MPEP addresses this scenario: As compliance with the requirement for the inventor’s oath or declaration will have been reviewed by the International Bureau, the need to notify the applicant in…
Read MoreHow can inventors be added or deleted in a reissue application?
Adding or deleting inventors in a reissue application requires specific procedures. According to MPEP 1410.01: “If an inventor is to be added in a reissue application, a proper reissue oath or declaration including the signatures of all of the inventors is required, except where the assignee of the entire interest can properly sign the reissue…
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