35 U.S.C. § 262 — Joint owners (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
35 U.S.C. § 262 Joint owners
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 35 U.S.C. § 262, including 1 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
This section outlines the rights and responsibilities of joint patent owners, allowing them to make, use, offer to sell, or sell patented inventions within the United States without any agreement to the contrary.
What this section covers
- Joint owners have the right to make, use, offer to sell, or sell the patented invention within the United States in the absence of an agreement to the contrary.
Key obligations
- Joint owners must adhere to U.S. patent laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with any applicable conditions or exceptions.
- All joint owners must agree on the assignment of rights to ensure proper documentation and compliance with U.S. patent laws.
Practice notes
- Ensure all joint owners sign any assignment documents to avoid disputes and ensure compliance with U.S. patent laws.
- Clear communication and agreement among joint owners are crucial to avoid misunderstandings and ensure compliance with U.S. patent laws.
Official MPEP § 262 — Joint owners
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
35 U.S.C. 262 Joint owners.
In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, each of the joint owners of a patent may make, use, offer to sell, or sell the patented invention within the United States, or import the patented invention into the United States, without the consent of and without accounting to the other owners.
(Amended Dec. 8, 1994, Public Law 103-465, sec. 533(b)(3), 108 Stat. 4989.)
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