What address should be provided for an inventor who doesn’t execute the oath or declaration?
In cases where an inventor does not execute the oath or declaration, such as when a substitute statement is filed, the USPTO requires specific address information. According to MPEP 602.08(a): “In situations where an inventor does not execute the oath or declaration and the inventor is not deceased or legally incapacitated, such as in an…
Read MoreWhat happens if the last-known address of an unavailable inventor is invalid?
If the last-known address of an unavailable inventor is invalid, the petitioner must make a diligent effort to find a valid address. According to MPEP 409.03(b): ‘If the last known address of the nonsigning inventor(s) is invalid, petitioner must state what efforts were made to find a current address.’ This means the petitioner should document…
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