How do USPTO examiners obtain title reports?
USPTO examiners have a specific internal process for obtaining title reports when needed. The MPEP outlines this process: Examiners may obtain a title report using the PALM Intranet (select “General Information,” insert the appropriate application number, select “Search,” select “Assignments”). The screen resulting from the search may be printed to yield the copy of the…
Read MoreWhen is it necessary for a patent examiner to obtain assignment information from PALM?
MPEP 303 outlines specific situations where a patent examiner needs to obtain assignment information from the Patent Application Locator and Monitoring (PALM) system: “When the assignment condition of an application is significant, such as when applications of different inventors contain conflicting claims or there is a question as to who should direct prosecution, it is…
Read MoreWhat is PALM in the context of patent examination?
PALM stands for Patent Application Locator and Monitoring system. While MPEP 303 doesn’t provide a definition, it mentions PALM in the context of assignment information: “…it is necessary for the examiner to obtain assignment information from PALM.” (MPEP 303) PALM is an internal USPTO database system used by patent examiners to access and track information…
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