What does “authority to take action in the application” mean in the context of 37 CFR 1.130 declarations?
The phrase “authority to take action in the application” is crucial in understanding who can file 37 CFR 1.130 declarations. According to MPEP 2155.05: “Authority to file papers in an application generally does not lie with the inventor if the inventor is not the applicant.” This means that while inventors may sign these declarations, they…
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