What are the requirements for naming inventors in a patent application under the AIA?
Under the America Invents Act (AIA), the naming of the actual inventor or joint inventors of the claimed subject matter is still required. As stated in MPEP 2157: “The patent laws still require the naming of the actual inventor or joint inventors of the claimed subject matter. See 35 U.S.C. 115(a) (‘[a]n application for patent…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for naming inventors in a PCT application?
When filing a PCT application, it’s important to correctly name the inventors. According to MPEP 1806: “The applicant shall, upon filing the international application, or when complying with Rule 4.17(iv) within the prescribed time limit, declare the inventor’s name and address, unless the inventor has died or is under legal incapacity.” This means that: Inventors…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for naming joint inventors in a patent application?
What are the requirements for naming joint inventors in a patent application? When naming joint inventors in a patent application, it’s important to follow specific requirements: All inventors must be named in the application. Each person listed as an inventor must have contributed to the conception of at least one claim in the application. The…
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