What is the requirement for stating the last known address in a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?
In applications filed pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47, it is mandatory to state the last known address of the nonsigning inventor. The MPEP states: ‘An application filed pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 must state the last known address of the nonsigning inventor.’ This requirement ensures that the USPTO can attempt to contact the…
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When filing a patent application with an unavailable joint inventor, you must include the last known address of the nonsigning inventor. As stated in MPEP 409.03(a): “The last known address of the nonsigning joint inventor must be stated.” For more details on providing this information, refer to MPEP 409.03(e). This requirement helps the USPTO in…
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