37 CFR § 3.34 — Correction of cover sheet errors. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 3.34 Correction of cover sheet errors.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 3.34, including 10 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 process for correcting errors in recorded cover sheets, requiring that any error must be apparent when compared to the recorded document and must pertain only to the cover sheet.
What this section covers
- Defines the conditions under which errors in recorded cover sheets can be corrected, focusing on the requirement that the error must be apparent upon comparison with the recorded document.
Key obligations
- Errors must be apparent when comparing the cover sheet with the recorded document.
- The party requesting correction must submit a copy of the original cover sheet for comparison.
- Adheres to 37 CFR § 3.34 for error correction procedures.
Practice notes
- Practitioners should review cover sheets before recording to avoid errors.
- Do not attempt to correct recorded document errors; follow prescribed procedures for cover sheet corrections.
Official MPEP § 3.34 — Correction of cover sheet errors.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
3.34 Correction of cover sheet errors.
- (a) An error in a cover sheet recorded pursuant to §
3.11
will be corrected only if:
- (1) The error is apparent when the cover sheet is compared with the recorded document to which it pertains and
- (2) A corrected cover sheet is filed for recordation.
- (b) The corrected cover sheet must be accompanied by a copy of the document originally submitted for recording and by the recording fee as set forth in § 3.41 .
[Added, 57 FR 29634, July 6, 1992, effective Sept. 4, 1992; para. (b) revised, 69 FR 29865, May 26, 2004, effective June 25, 2004]
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| MPEP § 323.01 | |
| MPEP § 323.01(a) |