timing filing considerations

With application filing

Can update inventor information

Delay submittingoath/declaration

Inventor’s oath/declarationnow needed

No inventor’soath or declaration

No signed ADS or inventor’s oath/declaration

Permits postponing submission

Priority claim must be included

USPTO surcharge applicable

USPTO sends notice

Possible additionalrequirements

Patent term adjustment

During prosecution

Before payment of the issue fee

Signed ADS

timeline of declaration filing using an ads

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