Can a reissue application be filed to correct inventorship?

Can a reissue application be filed to correct inventorship? Yes, a reissue application can be filed to correct inventorship. MPEP 1410 states: “A reissue application may be filed to correct inventorship in the patent. The reissue oath or declaration must state that the inventorship error arose without any deceptive intention on the part of the…

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What is a petition to issue a corrected patent?

A petition to issue a corrected patent is a formal request to the USPTO to correct errors in an issued patent. According to MPEP 1002.02(l), these petitions are decided by the Certificates of Correction Branch under 37 CFR 1.322(b). This process is used when: There’s a mistake in the patent that was not the fault…

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What are the limitations on requests for Certificates of Correction?

While the Certificates of Correction Branch handles many requests for patent corrections, there are limitations on what can be corrected through this process. According to MPEP 1002.02(l), certain denials require consideration by higher authorities: “Requests for Certificates of Correction under 37 CFR 1.322 or 1.323 except for denials on grounds requiring consideration by the Chief…

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Can a reissue application be used to correct inventorship?

Yes, a reissue application can be used to correct inventorship. The MPEP 201.05 states: ‘A reissue application may also be filed to correct inventorship in the patent. The reissue oath or declaration must state that the applicant believes the original patent to be wholly or partly inoperative or invalid by reason of the incorrect inventorship.’…

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What are the requirements for an oath or declaration in a reissue application?

What are the requirements for an oath or declaration in a reissue application? In a reissue application, the oath or declaration must comply with specific requirements outlined in MPEP 1414. The MPEP states: “The reissue oath/declaration must include a statement that the applicant believes the original patent to be wholly or partly inoperative or invalid.”…

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