Form PTO / AIA / 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/AIA/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 Form PTO/AIA/40?
A: Form PTO/AIA/40 is a form used for requesting a correction in a patent application related to inventorship or an inventor's name, or order of names.

Q: When is Form PTO/AIA/40 used?
A: Form PTO/AIA/40 is used when there is a need to correct inventorship information in a patent application, such as adding or removing inventors or correcting the order of names.

Q: What is the purpose of using Form PTO/AIA/40?
A: The purpose of using Form PTO/AIA/40 is to ensure that the correct inventors are listed in a patent application and to maintain accuracy in the inventorship information.

Q: What does 37 CFR 1.48 refer to?
A: 37 CFR 1.48 refers to the section of the Code of Federal Regulations that governs the correction of inventorship in a patent application.

Q: What type of patent applications does Form PTO/AIA/40 apply to?
A: Form PTO/AIA/40 applies to patent applications other than reissue applications.

Q: Can Form PTO/AIA/40 be used for reissue applications?
A: No, Form PTO/AIA/40 cannot be used for reissue applications. Reissue applications have their own specific forms for requesting corrections.