What is the significance of naming inventors in publications and patent applications?
The naming of inventors in publications and patent applications is crucial for determining whether a disclosure qualifies for the grace period inventor-originated disclosure exception. The MPEP provides specific guidance: “This means that in circumstances where an application names additional persons as joint inventors relative to the persons named as authors in the publication (e.g., the…
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Can an application data sheet (ADS) be used to name the inventors in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012? Yes, an application data sheet (ADS) can be used to name the inventors in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012. However, it’s important to note that the ADS is not the only…
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