How are applicants indicated in a PCT demand for international preliminary examination?
The MPEP 1864.02 provides guidance on how applicants should be indicated in a PCT demand for international preliminary examination: Only applicants for the elected States are required to be indicated in the Demand. The required information for each applicant includes name, address, telephone number, facsimile machine number, nationality, and residence. These requirements are the same…
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When a patent application is filed by someone other than the inventor under 37 CFR 1.46, the application must contain an application data sheet (ADS) with specific information. According to 37 CFR 1.46(b), the ADS must specify in the applicant information section: The assignee The person to whom the inventor is under an obligation to…
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