What information should be included in a request to delete a named inventor in a CPA?

When requesting to delete a named inventor in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) for a design patent, you should include specific information. According to MPEP ¶ 2.32, the request should contain:

1. A clear statement requesting the deletion of the inventor(s)
2. The name(s) of the inventor(s) to be deleted
3. The filing date of the CPA

The MPEP provides a template for acknowledging such requests:

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].

In this template, [1] represents the name(s) of the inventor(s) to be deleted, and [2] is the filing date of the CPA. Ensure your request clearly specifies these details to facilitate proper processing by the USPTO.

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