This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 3.28, including 20 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 requirement for each assignment document submitted to the Office for recording to be accompanied by a single cover sheet as specified in § 3.28, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

What this section covers

• This section defines that each assignment document submitted to the Office for recording must include a single cover sheet (as specified in § 3.28).

Key obligations

• Each assignment document must be accompanied by a cover sheet as required by 37 CFR 3.28.
• The cover sheet must include the names and addresses of parties involved in the assignment.
• The cover sheet must be compliant with 37 CFR 3.28 requirements.

Practice notes

• Ensure the cover sheet includes all required information for proper recording to avoid delays.
• If a document is not accompanied by a completed cover sheet, it will be returned for proper completion.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 3.31
• 37 CFR § 3.11
• 37 CFR § 3.51
• 37 CFR § 1.63
• 37 CFR § 3.41

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