Does recording a document with the USPTO determine its effect on patent ownership?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, the act of recording a document with the USPTO…
Read MoreWhat is the effect of recording an assignment at the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 2 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Recording an assignment at the USPTO does not determine its…
Read MoreWhat evidence is needed to support a petition to expunge an improper assignment?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To support a petition to expunge an improperly recorded assignment,…
Read MoreAre there any exceptions to the USPTO’s English translation requirement for assignments?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Based on the information provided in MPEP 302.02, there are…
Read MoreWhat fees are required to correct a typographical error on a patent assignment cover sheet?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To correct a typographical error on a patent assignment cover…
Read MoreHow does assignment work for division and continuation applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. For division and continuation applications, a prior assignment recorded against…
Read MoreWhat is a ‘chain of title’ in patent ownership?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 4 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. A ‘chain of title’ in patent ownership refers to the…
Read MoreHow do I fill out the cover sheet when correcting an erroneous assignment or name change?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. When submitting a corrected cover sheet to address an erroneous…
Read MoreWhat happens if a faxed assignment document is not recordable by the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. If the USPTO determines that a faxed assignment document is…
Read MoreHow does a foreign assignee designate a domestic representative?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To designate a domestic representative, a foreign assignee must follow…
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