How does a title report affect the patent examination process?
A title report plays a crucial role in the patent examination process by providing essential ownership information. According to the MPEP Section 320, “The title report is placed in the file wrapper.” This means that: Examiners have access to the most current ownership information It helps ensure that communications are sent to the correct parties…
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USPTO patent assignment records contain valuable information about the ownership and transfer of patent rights. According to MPEP 301.01, these records include: Reel and frame number of the recordation Name of the conveying party (assignor) Name and address of the receiving party (assignee) Patent or application number Date of execution Date of recordation The MPEP…
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