Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
What is the purpose of recording patent assignment documents?
Recording patent assignment documents serves several important purposes:
- Providing notice to the public of the assignment
- Creating a public record of the assignment
- Protecting against subsequent purchasers without notice
- Establishing priority of ownership rights
According to MPEP 302, ‘The recording of an assignment document in the USPTO is not a determination of the validity of the document or the effect that document has on the title to an application, a patent, or a registration.’ It merely serves as a public notice and record of the transaction.
For more information on patent assignment, visit: patent assignment.
For more information on recording documents, visit: recording documents.
Topics:
MPEP 300 – Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 302 – Recording of Assignment Documents,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure