Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Patent assignment records can be accessed online through the USPTO’s Assignment Search database. The MPEP states: Assignment records that affect the title of patents and patent applications are recorded in the USPTO’s Assignment Recordation Branch
. To access these records:
- Visit the USPTO Assignment Search website
- Enter the relevant patent or application number, assignee name, or other search criteria
- Review the search results for assignment information
This online database provides public access to assignment records, allowing for easy verification of patent ownership.
Topics:
MPEP 300 – Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 301-Ownership/Assignability of Patents and Applications,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure