“Inventor” is defined as the individual or, if a joint
invention, the individuals collectively who invented or
discovered the subject matter of the invention.
– The terms “inventive entity” and “inventorship” are not
statutory terms, but have the same meaning as the
term “inventor”.
“Joint inventor” and “co-inventor” are both defined as any
one of the individuals who invented or discovered the
subject matter of a joint invention.
