What is the difference between correcting a cover sheet and correcting an actual assignment document?

The process for correcting errors differs depending on whether the error is in the cover sheet or the actual assignment document: Cover sheet corrections: These are for errors in the recorded data only, not in the assignment document itself. You can submit a corrective document referencing the reel and frame number of the original recording.…

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Who can sign a submission establishing ownership for a pre-AIA patent application?

For pre-AIA patent applications (filed before September 16, 2012), the submission establishing ownership must be signed by a party authorized to act on behalf of the assignee. According to MPEP 324, this can be done in several ways: A person with apparent authority in the organization, such as an officer (e.g., CEO, president, vice-president, secretary,…

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What actions can an assignee take in a pre-AIA patent application?

An assignee of a pre-AIA patent application (filed before September 16, 2012) can take various actions once they have established ownership. According to MPEP 324, these actions include: Signing a reply to an Office action Requesting a continued prosecution application (CPA) Signing a terminal disclaimer Submitting a Fee(s) Transmittal form Requesting status of an application…

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What is the difference between pre-AIA and AIA patent ownership rules?

The America Invents Act (AIA) brought significant changes to patent law, including rules regarding patent ownership. The key differences between pre-AIA (before September 16, 2012) and AIA (on or after September 16, 2012) patent ownership rules are: Applicability: Pre-AIA rules apply to applications filed before September 16, 2012, while AIA rules apply to applications filed…

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How does an assignee establish the right to take action in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012?

To establish the right to take action in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012, an assignee must meet the following requirements: The assignee must be of the entire right, title, and interest in the application. A proper documentary evidence of chain of title from the original owner to the assignee must be submitted.…

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What is considered proper documentary evidence for establishing assignee rights in pre-AIA patent applications?

For patent applications filed before September 16, 2012 (pre-AIA), proper documentary evidence for establishing assignee rights typically includes: An assignment document recorded in the USPTO A statement under 37 CFR 3.73(b) signed by a party authorized to act on behalf of the assignee According to MPEP 324: The submission establishing ownership must show that the…

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