Patent Law FAQ

This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.

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MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment (2)

Recording a patent assignment at the USPTO involves paying an appropriate recording fee. MPEP 315 references the fee requirements:

The appropriate recording fee (see 37 CFR 1.21(h) and 3.41).

The specific fee amount can be found in the USPTO’s current fee schedule. It’s important to note that:

  • Fees may vary depending on whether the submission is electronic or paper-based
  • There may be additional fees for expedited processing
  • Fees are subject to change, so always check the current fee schedule before submitting

For the most up-to-date information on fees, visit the USPTO’s official fee schedule page.

What are the requirements for faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO?

For faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO, they must meet the following requirements:

  • The document must be legible and capable of being reproduced in legible form.
  • The fax must include a cover sheet with the sender’s name, address, and telephone number.
  • Payment of the recording fee must be included or authorized.
  • The fax should be sent to the specific fax number designated for assignment submissions.

As stated in MPEP 302.09: “The date of receipt accorded to an assignment document sent to the Office by facsimile transmission is the date the complete transmission is received in the Office.” This means that the fax transmission must be complete and received by the USPTO to be considered officially submitted.

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MPEP 315 - Indexing Against a Recorded Certificate (1)

Recording a patent assignment at the USPTO involves paying an appropriate recording fee. MPEP 315 references the fee requirements:

The appropriate recording fee (see 37 CFR 1.21(h) and 3.41).

The specific fee amount can be found in the USPTO’s current fee schedule. It’s important to note that:

  • Fees may vary depending on whether the submission is electronic or paper-based
  • There may be additional fees for expedited processing
  • Fees are subject to change, so always check the current fee schedule before submitting

For the most up-to-date information on fees, visit the USPTO’s official fee schedule page.

Patent Law (2)

Recording a patent assignment at the USPTO involves paying an appropriate recording fee. MPEP 315 references the fee requirements:

The appropriate recording fee (see 37 CFR 1.21(h) and 3.41).

The specific fee amount can be found in the USPTO’s current fee schedule. It’s important to note that:

  • Fees may vary depending on whether the submission is electronic or paper-based
  • There may be additional fees for expedited processing
  • Fees are subject to change, so always check the current fee schedule before submitting

For the most up-to-date information on fees, visit the USPTO’s official fee schedule page.

What are the requirements for faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO?

For faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO, they must meet the following requirements:

  • The document must be legible and capable of being reproduced in legible form.
  • The fax must include a cover sheet with the sender’s name, address, and telephone number.
  • Payment of the recording fee must be included or authorized.
  • The fax should be sent to the specific fax number designated for assignment submissions.

As stated in MPEP 302.09: “The date of receipt accorded to an assignment document sent to the Office by facsimile transmission is the date the complete transmission is received in the Office.” This means that the fax transmission must be complete and received by the USPTO to be considered officially submitted.

To learn more:

Patent Procedure (2)

Recording a patent assignment at the USPTO involves paying an appropriate recording fee. MPEP 315 references the fee requirements:

The appropriate recording fee (see 37 CFR 1.21(h) and 3.41).

The specific fee amount can be found in the USPTO’s current fee schedule. It’s important to note that:

  • Fees may vary depending on whether the submission is electronic or paper-based
  • There may be additional fees for expedited processing
  • Fees are subject to change, so always check the current fee schedule before submitting

For the most up-to-date information on fees, visit the USPTO’s official fee schedule page.

What are the requirements for faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO?

For faxed assignment documents to be recorded at the USPTO, they must meet the following requirements:

  • The document must be legible and capable of being reproduced in legible form.
  • The fax must include a cover sheet with the sender’s name, address, and telephone number.
  • Payment of the recording fee must be included or authorized.
  • The fax should be sent to the specific fax number designated for assignment submissions.

As stated in MPEP 302.09: “The date of receipt accorded to an assignment document sent to the Office by facsimile transmission is the date the complete transmission is received in the Office.” This means that the fax transmission must be complete and received by the USPTO to be considered officially submitted.

To learn more: