Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Here’s the complete FAQ:
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