How should I address assignment documents submitted by mail for recordation?

Assignment documents submitted by mail for recordation should be addressed according to MPEP 302.08 and 37 CFR 3.27. The MPEP states: Documents and cover sheets submitted by mail for recordation should be addressed to Mail Stop Assignment Recordation Services, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450, unless…

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Where should I send assignment documents that are filed with new patent applications?

When submitting assignment documents along with new patent applications, the mailing address is different from the general assignment recordation address. According to MPEP 302.08: Requests for recording documents which accompany new applications should be addressed to the Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. This ensures that your assignment documents are properly associated…

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What is the correct procedure for submitting assignment documents to the USPTO?

The correct procedure for submitting assignment documents to the USPTO involves sending them to the Assignment Division for recording, rather than placing them directly in application or patent files. MPEP 318 clearly states: “Assignment documents submitted for recording should not be placed directly in application or patent files, but should be forwarded to Assignment Division…

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