How does Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) affect joint research agreements?
How does Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) affect joint research agreements? Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) has significant implications for joint research agreements. The MPEP 2146 provides guidance on this matter: “Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) applies to subject matter developed by another person which qualifies as prior art only under one or more of pre-AIA 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreWhat documents can be recorded with the USPTO related to patent assignments?
According to 37 CFR 3.11, the following documents can be recorded with the USPTO related to patent assignments: Assignments of applications, patents, and registrations Other documents relating to interests in patent applications and patents Documents affecting title to applications, patents, or registrations Licenses, assignments, or other interests of the Government in or under patents or…
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