How does inventorship work in a CPA?

Inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) generally carries over from the prior application, but there are some important considerations: The inventive entity of the CPA is automatically the same as the prior application unless a statement is filed requesting deletion of inventors A statement requesting deletion of inventors must be filed with the CPA…

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How does the inventorship requirement differ for continuation applications filed before and after September 16, 2012?

The inventorship requirements for continuation applications differ based on whether they were filed before or after September 16, 2012: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: The inventorship is determined by the information provided in the application data sheet (ADS) filed before or concurrently with the copy of the inventor’s oath or declaration…

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How does the inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) relate to the parent application?

The inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is directly related to the parent application. As stated in MPEP 201.06(d): ‘The inventorship in a CPA filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d) is the same as in the prior application.’ This means that when you file a CPA, you are essentially continuing the same application with the…

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What is a Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for Design Applications?

A Request to Delete a Named Inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for Design Applications is a procedure that allows for the correction of inventorship when filing a CPA. This request is specifically used to remove the name(s) of person(s) who are not inventors of the invention being claimed in the new application. According…

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