What is the difference in priority claim requirements for applications filed before and after September 16, 2012?

The requirements for filing a foreign priority claim differ for applications filed before and after September 16, 2012. The key difference lies in where the priority claim must be presented: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: The priority claim must be presented in an Application Data Sheet (ADS). This is specified in…

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What happens if a previously non-signing inventor decides to join a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?

If a previously non-signing inventor decides to join a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application, they can do so by filing the appropriate documentation. The MPEP states: “In the event the previously nonsigning inventor decides to join in the application by filing an executed oath or declaration complying with pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.63, the oath or…

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What information is required for inventor’s citizenship in a patent application?

What information is required for inventor’s citizenship in a patent application? For patent applications, the inventor’s citizenship must be provided. According to MPEP 602.08(b), ‘The inventor’s citizenship must be specifically identified in the oath or declaration.’ This requirement applies to both utility and design patent applications. The MPEP further states: ‘It is not sufficient for…

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