What happens if an assignment cover sheet is not submitted with the assignment document?
If an assignment cover sheet is not submitted with the assignment document, the USPTO will not record the assignment. According to MPEP 302.07, “The Office will not accept an assignment document that is not accompanied by a cover sheet.” This means that the assignment will not be officially recognized by the USPTO, which could affect the ownership rights of the patent or application.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure