How do examiners handle applications they believe are improperly assigned to their docket?
When examiners encounter applications they believe are improperly assigned to their docket, the process is as follows: If the issue is based on classification, the examiner initiates a transfer request to the appropriate examiner or art unit. For issues not related to classification (e.g., potentially a utility application), the examiner should: Email the TC 2900…
Read MoreHow can I correct an assignment or name change improperly filed against my application or patent?
If you discover that another party has improperly recorded an assignment or name change against your application or patent, you can correct this error by following the procedure outlined in MPEP 323.01(c): First, try to contact the party who recorded the erroneous information and request that they record corrective papers. If unsuccessful, submit the following…
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