How do I correct a typographical error on a recorded cover sheet for a patent assignment?
To correct a typographical error on a recorded cover sheet for a patent assignment, you need to submit the following to the Assignment Services Division: A copy of the originally recorded assignment document (or other document affecting title) A corrected cover sheet The required fee for each application or patent to be corrected Additionally, it’s…
Read MoreWhat is the procedure for correcting typographical errors in a recorded cover sheet?
To correct typographical errors in a recorded cover sheet, follow these steps as outlined in MPEP 323.01(a): Submit a copy of the originally recorded assignment document. Provide a corrected cover sheet. Pay the required fee for each application or patent to be corrected. Include a copy of the original cover sheet to facilitate comparison. When…
Read MoreHow can I correct a typographical error in a recorded assignment document?
To correct a typographical error in a recorded assignment document, you have two main options: Create and record a new document Make corrections to the original document and re-record it According to MPEP 323.01(b): If there is an error in the recorded assignment document (or other document affecting title) rather than in the cover sheet,…
Read MoreWhat is the process for correcting a name change that was erroneously recorded?
The process for correcting an erroneously recorded name change is similar to correcting an erroneous assignment. According to MPEP 323.01(c), you should: Submit a completed cover sheet identifying the affected application or patent. Provide an affidavit or declaration stating: You are the correct owner The previously recorded document contained erroneous information The reel and frame…
Read MoreCan I correct an erroneous assignment if I can’t contact the party who filed it?
Yes, you can still correct an erroneous assignment even if you cannot contact or get cooperation from the party who filed it. The MPEP 323.01(c) provides guidance for this situation: The owner should contact the party who recorded the papers with the erroneous information and request that such party record corrective papers. However, if the…
Read MoreWhat is the process for correcting errors in faxed assignment documents at the USPTO?
What is the process for correcting errors in faxed assignment documents at the USPTO? If errors are discovered in faxed assignment documents after submission to the USPTO, the process for correction depends on the nature of the error. Here’s a general guideline: Minor Typographical Errors: These can often be corrected by submitting a request for…
Read MoreWhat should I do if someone improperly records an assignment against my patent or application?
If you discover that another party has improperly recorded an assignment against your patent or application, you should take the following steps: Contact the party who recorded the erroneous information and request that they file corrective papers. If the party cannot be located or is unwilling to cooperate, you must file corrective papers yourself with…
Read MoreHow does correcting a cover sheet error affect the date of recordation?
The effect on the date of recordation depends on whether the error affects title to the application or patent. According to MPEP 323.01(a): Errors that do not affect title: If the typographical error does not affect title, the Assignment Services Division will correct the Assignment Historical Database and allow the recording party to keep the…
Read MoreWhat is the date of receipt for assignment documents sent to the USPTO by fax?
The date of receipt for assignment documents sent to the USPTO by fax is determined by when the complete transmission is received. According to 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. It’s important…
Read MoreWhat documents are needed to correct a typographical error in a patent assignment?
To correct a typographical error in a patent assignment, you need to submit several documents. According to MPEP 323.01(b), the required documents include: A copy of the originally recorded papers A cover sheet The required fee for each application or patent to be corrected If the assignor is not available to make the correction, the…
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