How do I update an inventor’s residence for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012?
For patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, the process to update an inventor’s residence is specific. MPEP 719.02 states: For patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, in order for a patent to issue with the new residence, applicants must file a corrected Application Data Sheet ( 37 CFR 1.76(c)…
Read MoreHow can an inventor’s name be corrected or updated in a patent application?
To correct or update an inventor’s name in a nonprovisional patent application: File a request under 37 CFR 1.48(f). Include an Application Data Sheet (ADS) identifying each inventor by their legal name. Pay the processing fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(i). According to MPEP § 602.08(b), “Any request to have the name of the…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting a supplemental ADS?
When submitting a supplemental Application Data Sheet (ADS) to correct or update information in a patent application, there are specific requirements to follow. According to MPEP 601.05: ‘For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, if an applicant submits an ADS after the initial filing date of the application, the ADS must comply with…
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