What are the requirements for inventor names in non-English characters?

When an inventor’s name contains non-English characters, there are specific requirements for how it should be presented in patent applications:

• The name must be presented in both non-English characters and Roman letters.
• A suggested English translation may be provided in parentheses, but is not required.

The MPEP Section 602.08(b) states:

If the inventor’s name is in a language other than English, then the inventor’s name must be presented in Roman letters and in parentheses with English translation, if it is known.

This ensures that the inventor’s name is accurately recorded while also being accessible to English-speaking examiners and the public.

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• non-English characters
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