How is the lead inventor identified and what are the lead inventors responsibilities?
The group of inventors should identify the lead inventor to act as the point of contact with respect to the disclosure and patenting. Typically, the inventor with the greatest knowledge of the idea is the best person to act as the lead inventor. The lead inventor will receive all information requests, U.S. and Foreign Patent Office documents for review with the other inventors, if any. It is the lead inventor’s responsibility to have an integral role in preparation of the patent application responses to Office Actions, additional questions, etc.
