Patent Law FAQ
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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.
Topics:
MPEP 300 – Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 314 – Certificates of Change of Name or of Merger,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure