Q: What is the procedure to edit my name on a patent that is filed & how soon can i get it done?
I am concerned about my privacy and do not want my name showing up on searches for the patent filed. What is the procedure to edit my name on the patent and how soon can i get it expedited?
A:
Part of the patent process is accurately listing the inventors. So deleting your name if you are truly an inventor would be against the rules. If you wanted to preserve privacy, you might have been able to provide a work address instead of a home address.
If you used a non-publication request, then no one would see your name until the patent issued.
You should consult with the patent attorney that filed the application. You could abandon the application to avoid publication but that is a very extreme step. https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1125.html
I hope this helps.
Kevin E Flynn
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