How does the USPTO determine if a mistake is ‘of a clerical or typographical nature’ for a Certificate of Correction?
The USPTO determines if a mistake is ‘of a clerical or typographical nature’ for a Certificate of Correction based on specific criteria. According to MPEP 1481: “The Office will issue a certificate of correction for a mistake that is clearly disclosed in the records of the Office, which mistake is ‘of a clerical or typographical…
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Yes, you can correct a typographical error in an inventor’s name after a patent has issued. However, this requires a different process than correcting inventorship. As stated in MPEP 1481.02: “Where applicant’s typographical error in an inventor’s name is recognized after the patent issues, a certificate of correction under 37 CFR 1.323, the fee set…
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