What is a certified abstract of title in patent law?
A certified abstract of title is a document that provides official information about the ownership of a patent or patent application. Unlike title reports, which are for internal USPTO use, certified abstracts of title can be requested by the public. The MPEP states: The public can request a certified abstract of title. The fee for…
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While the public cannot request title reports directly, they can obtain patent ownership information through other means. The MPEP notes: The public can request a certified abstract of title. The fee for this service is set forth at 37 CFR 1.19(b)(4). Additionally, some assignment records are publicly available. For more information on accessible records, refer…
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