Assertion: patent's inventor | /r/HasProperty | deceased
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Source sentences:
text: If the inventor is deceased, the application may be made by legal representatives, that is, the administrator or executor of the estate.
text: In lieu of an oath or declaration, a substitute statement may be signed by the applicant with respect to an inventor who is deceased, legally incapacitated, cannot be found or reached after diligent effort, or has refused to execute the oath or declaration.
text: In lieu of an oath or declaration, a substitute statement may be signed by the applicant with respect to an inventor who is deceased, legally incapacitated, cannot be found or reached after diligent effort, or has refused to execute the oath or declaration.
text: However, joint inventors cannot sign a substitute statement for an inventor who is deceased or legally incapacitated.
text: The assignee (or party to whom the inventor is obligated to assign the invention) who is the applicant may sign a substitute statement for an inventor who is deceased, legally incapacitated, cannot be found or reached after diligent effort, or has refused to execute the oath or declaration.