1.42—When the inventor is dead.

In case of the death of the inventor, the legal representative (executor, administrator, etc.) of the deceased inventor may make the necessary oath or declaration, and apply for and obtain the patent. Where the inventor dies during the time intervening between the filing of the application and the granting of a patent thereon, the letters patent may be issued to the legal representative upon proper intervention.

Code of Federal Regulations

( 35 U.S.C. 6 , Pub. L. 97-247)

Code of Federal Regulations

[48 FR 2709, Jan. 20, 1983]

CFR

1.42—When the inventor is dead.

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Code of Federal Regulations