What is patent ownership according to 35 U.S.C. 261?

According to 35 U.S.C. 261, patents have the attributes of personal property and are assignable by an instrument in writing. Specifically, the statute states: ‘Subject to the provisions of this title, patents shall have the attributes of personal property. […] Applications for patent, patents, or any interest therein, shall be assignable in law by an…

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