How are patent attorneys or agents listed on the issued patent?
Patent attorneys or agents can be listed on the issued patent through the Fee(s) Transmittal form (PTOL-85B). According to MPEP 1309: “The Fee(s) Transmittal form (PTOL-85B) provides a space (item 2) for the person submitting the base issue fee to indicate, for printing, (1) the names of up to three registered patent attorneys or agents…
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Assignment information can be included on an issued patent through the Fee(s) Transmittal form (PTOL-85B). As stated in MPEP 1309: “The Fee(s) Transmittal form (PTOL-85B) provides a space (item 3) for assignment data which should be completed in order to comply with 37 CFR 3.81. The Office does not look to the assignment record to…
Read MoreHow can I ensure the correct assignee is listed on a patent?
To ensure the correct assignee is listed on a patent, you should: Complete item 3 of the Fee(s) Transmittal Form (PTOL-85B) with the correct assignment data. If the assignee is not the applicant of record, file an appropriate request under 37 CFR 1.46(c) before or with the payment of the issue fee. As stated in…
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