Patent Law FAQ
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For electronic submissions of assignment documents, the following requirements apply:
- Either a copy of the original document or an extract of the original document may be submitted.
- Documents must be submitted as digitized images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or another prescribed format.
- When printed to paper size (8.5″ x 11″ or A4), the document must be legible with a 1-inch margin on all sides.
As stated in 37 CFR 3.24(a): “All documents must be submitted as digitized images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or another form as prescribed by the Director.”
Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 302 - Recording of Assignment Documents,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure