What is the purpose of Form PTO/AIA/96?

What is the purpose of Form PTO/AIA/96?

Form PTO/AIA/96 is used to establish the right of an assignee to take action in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012. According to the MPEP 325:

“Form PTO/AIA/96 may be used to establish the right of an assignee to take action in an application filed on or after September 16, 2012.”

This form is crucial for assignees who wish to prosecute the application or take other actions on behalf of the inventors. It serves as a declaration that the assignee has the right to take action in the application, which is necessary under 37 CFR 3.71(b).

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