35 U.S.C. § 152 — Issue of patent to assignee (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

35 U.S.C. § 152 Issue of patent to assignee

Source: Patent Statute (35 U.S.C.)BlueIron Update:
2 Rules2 Verbatim

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 152, including 2 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

Patents can be issued to the assignee of an inventor, provided that the application and specification are made by or on behalf of the inventor.

What this section covers

  • Patents may be granted to the assignee of an inventor upon the application made and the specification sworn to by the inventor.

Key obligations

  • The assignee must be properly identified and all necessary documents filed with the Patent Office.

Conditions and exceptions

  • Exceptions may apply, as otherwise provided in the statute or regulations.

Practice notes

  • Practitioners should ensure that all requirements are met and be aware of any exceptions to this rule.

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22

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