What happens if a legal representative hasn’t been appointed for a deceased inventor?
If a legal representative hasn’t been appointed for a deceased inventor in an application filed before September 16, 2012, the situation can be complex. According to MPEP 409.01(b): If no legal representative has been appointed, the examiner will reject the application under 35 U.S.C. 102(f) on the basis that the applicant is not the inventor…
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