Inventor declaration redaction is the removal of personal data from a signed oath. Each named inventor must sign a declaration under 37 CFR 1.63. anonym.plus works on your device and keeps the oath language for a clean sample.
When this applies
A declaration carries the signer's name, address, and signature date. To reuse the form as a template, hide that personal data first.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the form in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags the signer name, address, and citizenship.
- The oath wording and statements stay in place.
- Swap or black out the confirmed IDs.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator; Replace keeps the oath readable.
- Optional allow-list to keep your standard form text.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Signer A. Chen → [INVENTOR] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
| Location | NRP | citizen of France → [CITIZENSHIP] |
| Reference | PATENT_NUMBER | App. 18/220914 → [APP_NO] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | signed 05/2026 → [DATE] |
| IDs | NATIONAL_ID | national ID → [ID] |
Compliance achieved
- Suits sample forms of the oath required by 37 CFR 1.63.
- Catches address and citizenship as personal data.
- Offline work keeps signed forms inside your office.
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Limitations & cautions
A declaration ties an oath to one named person, so the name and address are the core risk. Scanned signatures can defeat OCR, so check the signature line. The linked application number can re-link the form unless you swap it too.
Frequently asked questions
What is this signed oath?
It is the declaration each named inventor files under 37 CFR 1.63, stating they believe they are the true author of the idea. Stripping a copy here suits sample and template files.
Is citizenship treated as personal data?
Yes. The tool flags citizenship and nationality as personal data, since it can help identify the signer.
Can I batch a stack of these forms?
Yes. Point anonym.plus at a folder and it works through up to 20 files in a local batch.