Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Here’s the complete FAQ:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment (3)
According to MPEP 317, original documents submitted to the USPTO Assignment Division are handled as follows:
After filming, the documents are returned to the sender or destroyed.
This means that once the Assignment Division has processed and recorded the documents, the original physical copies are not retained by the USPTO. If you need a copy of a recorded document, you can request a certified copy from the USPTO for a fee.
For more information on Assignment Division, visit: Assignment Division.
For more information on Document retention, visit: Document retention.
For more information on Original documents, visit: Original documents.
For more information on USPTO, visit: USPTO.
What happens if I submit a non-original assignment document for recording?
If you submit a non-original assignment document for recording, it will be rejected by the USPTO. The MPEP 302.01 clearly states: ‘The USPTO will not return documents filed for recording. Therefore, customers must submit copies of the documents to be recorded, rather than originals.’ This means that while you should submit a copy, it must be a true and complete copy of the original document. Submitting altered or incomplete copies may result in rejection and delay the recording process.
No, you should not submit original documents for recording patent assignments. The USPTO explicitly states:
“The United States Patent and Trademark Office will accept and record only a copy of an original assignment or other document. See MPEP § 317. The document submitted for recordation will not be returned to the submitter.”
It’s crucial to submit only copies of original documents, as the USPTO will not return the recorded documents. This ensures that you retain your original documents while still complying with the recording requirements.
MPEP 302 - Recording of Assignment Documents (2)
What happens if I submit a non-original assignment document for recording?
If you submit a non-original assignment document for recording, it will be rejected by the USPTO. The MPEP 302.01 clearly states: ‘The USPTO will not return documents filed for recording. Therefore, customers must submit copies of the documents to be recorded, rather than originals.’ This means that while you should submit a copy, it must be a true and complete copy of the original document. Submitting altered or incomplete copies may result in rejection and delay the recording process.
No, you should not submit original documents for recording patent assignments. The USPTO explicitly states:
“The United States Patent and Trademark Office will accept and record only a copy of an original assignment or other document. See MPEP § 317. The document submitted for recordation will not be returned to the submitter.”
It’s crucial to submit only copies of original documents, as the USPTO will not return the recorded documents. This ensures that you retain your original documents while still complying with the recording requirements.
MPEP 317 - Handling of Documents in the Assignment Division (1)
According to MPEP 317, original documents submitted to the USPTO Assignment Division are handled as follows:
After filming, the documents are returned to the sender or destroyed.
This means that once the Assignment Division has processed and recorded the documents, the original physical copies are not retained by the USPTO. If you need a copy of a recorded document, you can request a certified copy from the USPTO for a fee.
For more information on Assignment Division, visit: Assignment Division.
For more information on Document retention, visit: Document retention.
For more information on Original documents, visit: Original documents.
For more information on USPTO, visit: USPTO.
Patent Law (3)
According to MPEP 317, original documents submitted to the USPTO Assignment Division are handled as follows:
After filming, the documents are returned to the sender or destroyed.
This means that once the Assignment Division has processed and recorded the documents, the original physical copies are not retained by the USPTO. If you need a copy of a recorded document, you can request a certified copy from the USPTO for a fee.
For more information on Assignment Division, visit: Assignment Division.
For more information on Document retention, visit: Document retention.
For more information on Original documents, visit: Original documents.
For more information on USPTO, visit: USPTO.
What happens if I submit a non-original assignment document for recording?
If you submit a non-original assignment document for recording, it will be rejected by the USPTO. The MPEP 302.01 clearly states: ‘The USPTO will not return documents filed for recording. Therefore, customers must submit copies of the documents to be recorded, rather than originals.’ This means that while you should submit a copy, it must be a true and complete copy of the original document. Submitting altered or incomplete copies may result in rejection and delay the recording process.
No, you should not submit original documents for recording patent assignments. The USPTO explicitly states:
“The United States Patent and Trademark Office will accept and record only a copy of an original assignment or other document. See MPEP § 317. The document submitted for recordation will not be returned to the submitter.”
It’s crucial to submit only copies of original documents, as the USPTO will not return the recorded documents. This ensures that you retain your original documents while still complying with the recording requirements.
Patent Procedure (3)
According to MPEP 317, original documents submitted to the USPTO Assignment Division are handled as follows:
After filming, the documents are returned to the sender or destroyed.
This means that once the Assignment Division has processed and recorded the documents, the original physical copies are not retained by the USPTO. If you need a copy of a recorded document, you can request a certified copy from the USPTO for a fee.
For more information on Assignment Division, visit: Assignment Division.
For more information on Document retention, visit: Document retention.
For more information on Original documents, visit: Original documents.
For more information on USPTO, visit: USPTO.
What happens if I submit a non-original assignment document for recording?
If you submit a non-original assignment document for recording, it will be rejected by the USPTO. The MPEP 302.01 clearly states: ‘The USPTO will not return documents filed for recording. Therefore, customers must submit copies of the documents to be recorded, rather than originals.’ This means that while you should submit a copy, it must be a true and complete copy of the original document. Submitting altered or incomplete copies may result in rejection and delay the recording process.
No, you should not submit original documents for recording patent assignments. The USPTO explicitly states:
“The United States Patent and Trademark Office will accept and record only a copy of an original assignment or other document. See MPEP § 317. The document submitted for recordation will not be returned to the submitter.”
It’s crucial to submit only copies of original documents, as the USPTO will not return the recorded documents. This ensures that you retain your original documents while still complying with the recording requirements.