Can a partial patent owner file a request for supplemental examination?
No, a partial patent owner cannot file a request for supplemental examination. The MPEP 2803 clearly states: “A request for supplemental examination may be filed by the owner(s) of the entire right, title, and interest in the patent.” This means that all owners of the patent must be involved in filing the request. If there…
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Joint ownership of a patent occurs when multiple parties together own the entire right, title, and interest of the patent property. This can happen in several scenarios: Multiple partial assignees of the patent property Multiple inventors who have not assigned their rights A combination of partial assignee(s) and inventor(s) who have not assigned their rights…
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