What is the difference between residence and mailing address in patent applications?

The MPEP 719.02 emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between residence and mailing address:

The distinction between ‘residence’ and mailing address should not be lost sight of. See MPEP § 602.08(a).

Residence typically refers to the place where the inventor lives or has their domicile, while a mailing address is where correspondence should be sent. This distinction is important for legal and administrative purposes in patent applications. For more detailed information on the requirements for inventor’s residence, refer to MPEP § 602.08(a).

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• inventor residence
• mailing address
• patent application information