What happens if an inventor becomes available after a 37 CFR 1.47(a) petition is granted?
If an inventor becomes available after a 37 CFR 1.47(a) petition is granted, they should be given the opportunity to join the application. The MPEP 409.03(b) provides guidance: ‘If a nonsigning inventor subsequently joins in the application, the applicant may file a petition under 37 CFR 1.182 to withdraw the 37 CFR 1.47 petition.’ This…
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