How do I request a Certificate of Correction for an applicant’s mistake in a patent?
To request a Certificate of Correction for an applicant’s mistake in a patent, follow these steps: Complete the appropriate form (PTO/SB/44 for utility patents or PTO/SB/43 for design patents) Include a detailed explanation of the error and the proposed correction Pay the required fee Submit the request to the USPTO As stated in MPEP 1481,…
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A reissue application differs from a regular patent application in several key ways: Purpose: A reissue application is specifically for correcting defects in an existing, unexpired patent, while a regular application is for obtaining a new patent. Timing: Reissue applications can only be filed for unexpired patents, whereas regular applications are filed before a patent…
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