What information about the nonsigning inventor must be included in the patent application?

When filing a patent application with an unavailable joint inventor, you must include the last known address of the nonsigning inventor. As stated in MPEP 409.03(a): “The last known address of the nonsigning joint inventor must be stated.” For more details on providing this information, refer to MPEP 409.03(e). This requirement helps the USPTO in…

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What are the requirements for filing a patent application when one joint inventor is unavailable?

When filing a patent application with at least one unavailable joint inventor under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(a), the following requirements must be met: All available joint inventors must make an oath or declaration for themselves and on behalf of the nonsigning inventor. Proof must be provided that the nonsigning inventor cannot be found or refuses…

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What information must be included in an oath or declaration for an unavailable joint inventor?

What information must be included in an oath or declaration for an unavailable joint inventor? When filing an oath or declaration for an unavailable joint inventor, specific information must be included. According to MPEP 409.03(a), the oath or declaration must contain: The name of the unavailable inventor A statement that the inventor is unavailable and…

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