What should be done if a legal representative of a deceased inventor refuses to make application?

If a legal representative of a deceased inventor refuses to make application, the procedure depends on when the application was filed: For applications filed before September 16, 2012: Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 applies. The MPEP states: pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 does apply where a known legal representative of a deceased inventor cannot be found or…

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