Can an inventor’s oath or declaration be corrected or withdrawn after submission?

Yes, an inventor’s oath or declaration can be corrected, withdrawn, or replaced after submission. This is provided for in 35 U.S.C. 115(h)(1), which states: Any person making a statement required under this section may withdraw, replace, or otherwise correct the statement at any time. Additionally, 37 CFR 1.63(h) provides: An oath or declaration filed at…

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No additional FAQs

All relevant information from MPEP 323.01 – Correction of Error in Recorded Cover Sheet has been covered in previous FAQs. No further meaningful questions can be generated without redundancy. To learn more: MPEP patent cover sheet correction To learn more: power of attorney assignee rights patent application To learn more: skepticism of experts non-obviousness patent…

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When can an applicant submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration?

An applicant can submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration to correct any deficiencies or inaccuracies present in an earlier-filed inventor’s oath or declaration. This is explicitly stated in the MPEP: “Applicant may submit a new inventor’s oath or declaration to correct any deficiencies or inaccuracies present in an earlier-filed inventor’s oath or declaration.” This…

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