What is the proper procedure for correcting inventorship in a CPA?
The proper procedure for correcting inventorship in a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) is to file a request under 37 CFR 1.48. This applies whether you’re adding or removing an inventor. The MPEP guidance states: ‘Any request to add an inventor must be in the form of a request under 37 CFR 1.48.’ This formal request ensures that the USPTO properly processes and recognizes the change in inventorship.
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Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
MPEP 201 - Types of Applications,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure