Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
MPEP 300 – Ownership and Assignment (2)
Recording business name changes and mergers is crucial for maintaining an accurate chain of title for patents. MPEP 314 emphasizes this importance:
- For name changes:
Although a mere change of name does not constitute a change in legal entity, it is properly a link in the chain of title.
- For mergers:
Documents of merger are also proper links in the chain of title.
Recording these changes ensures:
- The USPTO has up-to-date information on patent ownership
- Third parties can accurately identify the current patent owner
- The chain of title remains clear and unbroken, which can be important for future transactions or litigation
- Compliance with legal requirements for maintaining patent rights
According to MPEP 314, the following documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership:
- Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business
- Certificates showing a merger of businesses
The MPEP states: Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business or a merger of businesses are recordable.
MPEP 314 – Certificates of Change of Name or of Merger (2)
Recording business name changes and mergers is crucial for maintaining an accurate chain of title for patents. MPEP 314 emphasizes this importance:
- For name changes:
Although a mere change of name does not constitute a change in legal entity, it is properly a link in the chain of title.
- For mergers:
Documents of merger are also proper links in the chain of title.
Recording these changes ensures:
- The USPTO has up-to-date information on patent ownership
- Third parties can accurately identify the current patent owner
- The chain of title remains clear and unbroken, which can be important for future transactions or litigation
- Compliance with legal requirements for maintaining patent rights
According to MPEP 314, the following documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership:
- Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business
- Certificates showing a merger of businesses
The MPEP states: Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business or a merger of businesses are recordable.
Patent Law (2)
Recording business name changes and mergers is crucial for maintaining an accurate chain of title for patents. MPEP 314 emphasizes this importance:
- For name changes:
Although a mere change of name does not constitute a change in legal entity, it is properly a link in the chain of title.
- For mergers:
Documents of merger are also proper links in the chain of title.
Recording these changes ensures:
- The USPTO has up-to-date information on patent ownership
- Third parties can accurately identify the current patent owner
- The chain of title remains clear and unbroken, which can be important for future transactions or litigation
- Compliance with legal requirements for maintaining patent rights
According to MPEP 314, the following documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership:
- Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business
- Certificates showing a merger of businesses
The MPEP states: Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business or a merger of businesses are recordable.
Patent Procedure (2)
Recording business name changes and mergers is crucial for maintaining an accurate chain of title for patents. MPEP 314 emphasizes this importance:
- For name changes:
Although a mere change of name does not constitute a change in legal entity, it is properly a link in the chain of title.
- For mergers:
Documents of merger are also proper links in the chain of title.
Recording these changes ensures:
- The USPTO has up-to-date information on patent ownership
- Third parties can accurately identify the current patent owner
- The chain of title remains clear and unbroken, which can be important for future transactions or litigation
- Compliance with legal requirements for maintaining patent rights
According to MPEP 314, the following documents are recordable for name changes or mergers in patent ownership:
- Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business
- Certificates showing a merger of businesses
The MPEP states: Certificates issued by appropriate authorities showing a change of name of a business or a merger of businesses are recordable.