Amendment and Correction
4.2.3 Amendment and Correction of Common Information GB Priority claim
s117, R105: Can correct if erroneous, incomplete or inaccurate. S5 & R6: Can add declaration within 16 months of earliest declared priority.
Inventor’s details
s117: Can request a correction of a name or address (use R49 to correct in the register). Evidence may be required.
Applicant’s details
s117: Can request a correction of a name or address (use R49 to correct in the register). Evidence may be required.
Applicant’s death / dissolution
s30: Successors in title must register upon distribution of the estate. Need copy of probate.
Representative
R101: Change using form PF51.
Address for service
Use R49 to correct in the register. Evidence may be required.
Assignments
s30(6): Submit in writing or using PF21. In theory can correct under R50, but in practice resubmission of new assignment more effective since a defect in an agreement has wider implications.
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Part 3: Guidelines for Taking FD1
