Timeline of Declaration Filing/Using an ADS

Author: Adriana L. BurgyEditor: Michele C. Bosch

The chart above and the information below provide guidance for filing an inventor’s oath or declaration and submitting an Application Data Sheet (ADS). The information is meant to illustrate different scenarios and as such, one should consult the specific regulations based on any particular scenario.

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