What types of evidence can be used to establish assignee ownership in pre-AIA applications?
What types of evidence can be used to establish assignee ownership in pre-AIA applications? For pre-AIA applications (filed before September 16, 2012), assignees can use various types of evidence to establish ownership, including: Assignment documents Corporate merger documentation Patent purchase agreements Court orders Joint research agreements The MPEP 324 states: “The submission establishing ownership must…
Read MoreHow does an assignee establish ownership in a patent application?
An assignee establishes ownership in a patent application by filing a statement under 37 CFR 3.73(c). According to MPEP 325: “The statement under 37 CFR 3.73(c) must be filed in the application or patent where ownership must be established and must contain:(A) documentary evidence of a chain of title from the original owner to the…
Read MoreWhen must ownership be established by an assignee in patent matters?
An assignee must establish ownership under 37 CFR 3.73(c) in various situations, including when the assignee: Signs a request for status of an application Gives a power to inspect an application Appoints its own registered attorney or agent to prosecute an application Signs a disclaimer under 37 CFR 1.321 Consents to the filing of a…
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