What is the requirement for stating the last known address in a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?

In applications filed pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47, it is mandatory to state the last known address of the nonsigning inventor. The MPEP states:

‘An application filed pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 must state the last known address of the nonsigning inventor.’

This requirement ensures that the USPTO can attempt to contact the nonsigning inventor regarding the application filed on their behalf.

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• nonsigning inventor
• last known address

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47