What happens if an amendment is inadvertently entered by technical support staff?
If technical support staff inadvertently enters an amendment that should not have been entered, it has no legal effect. The MPEP 714.21 states: If the technical support staff inadvertently enters an amendment when it should not have been entered, such entry is of no legal effect, and the same action is taken as if the…
Read MoreWhat does MPEP 714.21 cover?
MPEP 714.21 covers amendments that are inadvertently entered but have no legal effect. However, without access to the full text, I cannot provide specific details or quotes from this section. To learn more: amendments patent examination legal effect
Read MoreDoes the USPTO determine the legal effect of recorded documents on patent ownership?
No, the USPTO does not determine the legal effect of recorded documents on patent ownership at the time of recordation. The MPEP clearly states: “The recordation of a document is not a determination of the effect of the document on the chain of title. The determination of what, if any, effect a document has on…
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