Can some deficiencies in an inventor’s oath or declaration be corrected with an Application Data Sheet (ADS)?

Yes, some deficiencies or inaccuracies in an inventor’s oath or declaration can be corrected using an Application Data Sheet (ADS). The MPEP states: “Some deficiencies or inaccuracies can be corrected with an application data sheet (ADS) in accordance with 37 CFR 1.76.” For more detailed information on using an ADS, the MPEP refers to MPEP § 601.05.

To learn more:

• Application Data Sheet
• ADS
• Inventor’s Oath
• Declaration
• Correction