How is a change in inventor’s residence handled in patent applications?

Changes in an inventor’s residence are not automatically updated in patent applications. The MPEP 719.02 states:

Unless specifically requested by applicant, the residence(s) associated with the inventor(s) will not be changed. For example, if a new oath gives a different residence from the original, the file will not be changed.

To update the residence information, applicants must take specific actions depending on the filing date of their application.

To learn more:

• inventor residence
• patent application
• application data sheet
• patent procedure