What is the deadline for recording documentary evidence of ownership for assignee applicants?
For assignee applicants, there is a specific deadline for recording documentary evidence of ownership. According to 37 CFR 1.46(b)(1): If the applicant is the assignee or a person to whom the inventor is under an obligation to assign the invention, documentary evidence of ownership (e.g., assignment for an assignee, employment agreement for a person to…
Read MoreHow are patent applications handled when all inventors are unavailable or unwilling to sign?
When all inventors are unavailable or unwilling to sign a patent application, there are still options for filing. According to MPEP § 409.03(b) (for applications filed before September 16, 2012) and MPEP § 409.05 (for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012): An assignee or obligated assignee may file the application as the applicant…
Read MoreWhat options are available if an inventor refuses to sign a patent application?
For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: An assignee or obligated assignee may file the application as the applicant A person who shows sufficient proprietary interest may file the application on behalf of and as agent for the inventor The applicant may file a substitute statement in lieu of an inventor’s oath or…
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