What address should be provided for an inventor who doesn’t execute the oath or declaration?

In cases where an inventor does not execute the oath or declaration, such as when a substitute statement is filed, the USPTO requires specific address information. According to MPEP 602.08(a): “In situations where an inventor does not execute the oath or declaration and the inventor is not deceased or legally incapacitated, such as in an…

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How can a legal representative file a patent application for a deceased inventor after September 16, 2012?

How can a legal representative file a patent application for a deceased inventor after September 16, 2012? For patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, a legal representative can file an application for a deceased inventor by following these steps: File the application normally, listing the deceased inventor Submit an Application Data Sheet…

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How does the MPEP address the issue of unavailable joint inventors for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012?

The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) addresses the issue of unavailable joint inventors for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, in section 409.02. This section provides guidance on how to proceed when a joint inventor is unavailable or unwilling to participate in the patent application process. Key points from MPEP 409.02 include:…

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What happens to a patent application with multiple inventors if one inventor dies?

When a patent application has multiple inventors and one of them dies, the process for continuing the application depends on whether there’s a power of attorney in place. According to MPEP 409.01(a): When an application is being prosecuted by joint inventor-applicants without a joint inventor-applicant or patent practitioner having been granted a power of attorney,…

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