What happens if an electronically submitted assignment document is not recordable?

If an assignment document submitted electronically through the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) is determined to be not recordable, the following process occurs: The entire document, along with its associated cover sheet, will be returned to the sender. An Office “Notice of Non-Recordation” will be transmitted back to the sender via fax, if possible. The…

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What happens if a faxed assignment document is not recordable by the USPTO?

If the USPTO determines that a faxed assignment document is not recordable, there’s a specific process outlined in MPEP 302.09: The entire document, including the cover sheet, is returned to the sender via fax. A ‘Notice of Non-Recordation’ is included with the returned document. The sender can make corrections and resubmit the document. Resubmission must…

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