What is required for a person showing sufficient proprietary interest to be an applicant?

For a person who shows sufficient proprietary interest to be an applicant, they must submit a petition that includes:

• The fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(g)
• A showing that the person has sufficient proprietary interest in the matter
• A statement that making the application for patent by this person on behalf of and as agent for the inventor is appropriate to preserve the rights of the parties

As stated in MPEP 1893.01(b): “Where the applicant is a person who otherwise shows sufficient proprietary interest in the matter, such applicant must submit a petition including: the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(g), a showing that such person has sufficient proprietary interest in the matter, and a statement that making the application for patent by a person who otherwise shows sufficient proprietary interest in the matter on behalf of and as agent for the inventor is appropriate to preserve the rights of the parties.“

To learn more:

• Proprietary Interest
• Patent Applicant
• Petition Requirements
• National Stage Application