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Form PTO / SB / 40 Request for Correction in a Patent Application Relating to Inventorship or an Inventor Name, or Order of Names, Other Than in a Reissue Application (37 Cfr 1.48)
What Is Form PTO/SB/40?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office on April 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of Form PTO/SB/40?
A: Form PTO/SB/40 is used to request correction in a patent application regarding inventorship or an inventor's name or the order of names.
Q: When should Form PTO/SB/40 be used?
A: Form PTO/SB/40 is used when there is a need to correct inventorship or an inventor's name or the order of names, except in a reissue application.
Q: What is the relevant section of the US Code of Federal Regulations?
A: The relevant section is 37 CFR 1.48.
Q: Can Form PTO/SB/40 be used for corrections in a reissue application?
A: No, Form PTO/SB/40 cannot be used for corrections in a reissue application.
Q: What are the common types of corrections made using Form PTO/SB/40?
A: Common types of corrections include adding or removing inventors, correcting inventor names or the order of names in a patent application.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2018;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Commerce - Patent and Trademark Office;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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