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This document is used to declare additional joint inventors for a patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Obtain the PTO/SB/02A form from the USPTO website or your local office.
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Fill in your name and contact information at the top of the form.
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Provide the application number or patent number for which you are submitting the form.
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Clearly specify the type of request you are making (e.g., extension of time, waiver, etc.).
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Include a detailed explanation of your request in the designated section.
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Review the form carefully for any errors or missing information.
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Sign and date the form at the bottom.
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Submit the form to the USPTO, either electronically or via mail, as per their instructions.

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Individuals or entities applying for a patent.
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Applicants seeking to extend the time for response during the patent examination process.
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Parties needing to request a waiver for certain patent requirements.
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No, the use of an attorney or registered agent is not required for filing a patent application. However, an attorney or registered agent is often a useful resource and the USPTO recommends the use of such for preparing a patent application and conducting the proceedings in the USPTO.
While you can file a patent application yourself, the USPTO recommends hiring a patent attorney or agent. If you need a patent attorney, click here to use the USPTO website's search list of those licensed to practice before the USPTO.
You can patent a product that results from an idea yourself, but you cannot patent the idea itself. However, the patent application process is arduous and complex, and if you have the financial means, you may want to hire a patent attorney to assist you.
An oath or declaration must: (1) identify the inventor or joint inventor executing the oath or declaration by their legal name; (2) identify the application to which it is directed; (3) include a statement the person executing the oath or declaration believes the named inventor or joint inventors to be the original
The Pro Se Assistance Program provides outreach and education to applicants (also known as "pro se" applicants) who file patent applications without the assistance of a registered patent attorney or agent.
You can draft and file the provisional application yourself using the USPTO's online web portal or use an online service to create and file a patent application for you. If you file patent yourself, ask a lawyer to gently review it before your file it.

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PTO/SB/02A is a form used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for requesting a reconsideration or restoration of a patent application after it has been abandoned.
Applicants whose patent applications have been abandoned and wish to seek reinstatement are required to file PTO/SB/02A.
To fill out PTO/SB/02A, applicants must provide specific information such as the application number, title of the invention, and a statement explaining the circumstances of the abandonment, and include any necessary fees.
The purpose of PTO/SB/02A is to provide a formal process for applicants to request reconsideration or reinstatement of their abandoned patent applications.
The information that must be reported on PTO/SB/02A includes the applicant's name, application number, title of the invention, the reason for abandonment, and any required fees.
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