Can a corporation file a patent application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
Yes, a corporation can file a patent application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b). The MPEP explicitly states that “Where a corporation is the pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) applicant, an officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Chief Executive Officer) thereof should normally sign the necessary oath or declaration.” Additionally, “A corporation may authorize any person, including…
Read MoreWho can sign documents on behalf of an assignee organization?
When an assignee is an organization (e.g., corporation, partnership, university), specific individuals are authorized to sign documents on its behalf. According to MPEP 325, the following persons can sign submissions under 37 CFR 3.73(c): A person with apparent authority to sign on behalf of the organization. This typically includes officers such as the CEO, president,…
Read MoreWho can sign the submission establishing ownership for an assignee organization?
For an assignee organization (e.g., corporation, partnership, university), the submission establishing ownership can be signed by: A person with apparent authority to sign on behalf of the organization, such as an officer (e.g., CEO, president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer). The MPEP states: “An officer (chief executive officer, president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer) is presumed to have…
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