How can I delete a named inventor when filing a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA)?

When filing a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for a design patent, you can request the deletion of a named inventor by submitting a statement with your CPA filing. The MPEP ¶ 2.32 states:

“Receipt is acknowledged of the statement requesting that [1] be deleted as a named inventor which was filed with the Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) on [2]. The inventorship has been corrected as requested.”

This means that you should include a clear statement requesting the deletion of the specific inventor(s) when you file your CPA. The USPTO will then acknowledge this request and correct the inventorship accordingly.

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