What are the formal requirements for a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(a)?
A declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(a) must meet specific formal requirements to be considered valid. MPEP 717.01(a)(1) outlines these requirements: “The formal requirements for a declaration or affidavit are set forth in 37 CFR 1.68 and 37 CFR 1.130. They are the same as those for any other declaration or affidavit filed in the USPTO.”…
Read MoreWhat are the formal requirements for a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(a)?
Declarations under 37 CFR 1.130(a) must meet specific formal requirements to be considered valid. According to MPEP 717.01(a)(1), these requirements include: Proper signature: The declaration must be signed by the inventor or joint inventor. Timely filing: It should be filed before the mailing of a final rejection or action that otherwise closes prosecution. Identification of…
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