What is the process for obtaining pre-1957 patent assignment records?
Obtaining patent assignment records from before May 1, 1957, involves a different process than accessing more recent records. According to MPEP 301.01: All records of assignments of patents recorded before May 1, 1957, are maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The records are open to public inspection. Certified and uncertified copies of…
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To request copies of patent assignment records, follow these steps: For records after May 1, 1957: Contact the USPTO and pay the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.19. For records before May 1, 1957: Contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) directly. For recent records: Check the USPTO website for online availability. When…
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Pre-1957 patent assignment records are maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), not the USPTO. According to MPEP 301.01: “All assignment records from 1837 to April 30, 1957 for patents are now maintained and are open for public inspection in the National Archives Research Room located at the Washington National Records Center Building,…
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Obtaining copies of patent assignment records depends on when the assignment was recorded. According to MPEP 301.01: For assignments recorded on or after May 1, 1957: Copies can be obtained from the USPTO upon request and payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.19. The MPEP states: “Requests for abstracts of title for…
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