What is required for a person showing sufficient proprietary interest to be an applicant?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For a person who shows sufficient proprietary interest to be…
Read MoreWho can file a patent application as the applicant under 37 CFR 1.46?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to 37 CFR 1.46(a), the following parties can file…
Read MoreHow can an applicant demonstrate sufficient proprietary interest without an assignment or agreement to assign?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. If an applicant in a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) application…
Read MoreHow does an applicant demonstrate a proprietary interest under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 9 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To file an application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b), an…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between an assignment and an agreement to assign in the context of MPEP 409.03(f)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. MPEP 409.03(f) distinguishes between an assignment and an agreement to…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of ‘facts showing the right’ in proving proprietary interest?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. What is the significance of ‘facts showing the right’ in…
Read MoreHow are patent applications handled when all inventors are unavailable or unwilling to sign?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When all inventors are unavailable or unwilling to sign a…
Read MoreHow can a person with sufficient proprietary interest file a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. A person who shows sufficient proprietary interest in an invention…
Read MoreWhat options are available if an inventor refuses to sign a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012: An assignee…
Read MoreWho can file a patent application as the applicant?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, the following…
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