How can I correct a returned assignment document at the USPTO?
If your assignment document is returned by the USPTO Assignment Division, you can correct it as follows: The returned document will be stamped with the original receipt date. It will come with a letter specifying a time period for correction and resubmission. If resubmitted within this period, the original receipt date may be considered the…
Read MoreWhat happens if corrected documents are not resubmitted within the specified period?
If corrected documents are not resubmitted within the specified period, the original filing date will not be preserved. The MPEP clearly states: “If the returned papers are not corrected and resubmitted within the specified period, the date of filing of the corrected papers will be considered to be the date of recording of the document.”…
Read MoreCan the original filing date be preserved for returned patent documents?
Yes, the original filing date can be preserved for returned patent documents under certain conditions. The MPEP 317.01 states: “The returned papers, stamped with the original date of receipt by the Office, will be accompanied by a letter which will indicate that if the returned papers are corrected and resubmitted to the Office within the…
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