What is an inventor’s oath?

An inventor’s oath is a document that an inventor signs to certify that they believe they are the original inventor of an invention. This document is required to be included with most applications for a patent in California. The oath states that the inventor believes they are the first and original inventor of the invention, and that they are legally entitled to apply for a patent. It also mentions that the inventor has not abandoned, suppressed, or concealed any part of the invention. In addition, the inventor swears that they have not previously and publicly used the invention or claimed to have invented it. Finally, the oath states that the inventor has not transferred or assigned the invention to anybody else. This document serves to provide an additional layer of proof that the invention is in fact the inventor’s. By signing this oath, the inventor takes responsibility for their claims and agrees to the consequences of any false claims.

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