What documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership?

According to MPEP 314, the following documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership:

  • Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business
  • Certificates showing a merger of businesses

The MPEP states: Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business or a merger of businesses are recordable.

Topics: MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment, MPEP 314 - Certificates of Change of Name or of Merger, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: business merger, business name change, joint patent ownership, recordable documents