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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