What is the proper format for the Atomic Energy Act and NASA Act statements?

The statement regarding work with the Atomic Energy Commission or NASA should be in the form of an oath or declaration. The following is an acceptable format, assuming no government funds or considerations were involved in the invention’s conception or making:

I (We) [Name(s)] citizens of [Country] residing at [Address] declare: That I (we) made and conceived the invention described and claimed in patent application number [Application Number] filed in the United States of America on [Date] titled [Title].

[Include statement regarding employment and/or relevant facts.]

The invention or discovery was not made or conceived in the course of, or in connection with, or under the terms of any contract, subcontract or arrangement entered into with or for the benefit of the United States Atomic Energy Commission or its successors Energy Research and Development Administration or the Department of Energy.

The invention was not made under nor is there any relationship of the invention to the performance of any work under any contract of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The statement must be signed by all the inventors.

Topics: MPEP 151 - Content of the Statements, Patent Law
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