How is assignment information printed on a patent?
Assignment information printed on a patent follows these guidelines: Only the first appearing name of an assignee will be printed on the patent, even if multiple names for the same party are identified on the Fee(s) Transmittal form (PTOL-85B). This printing practice does not affect the recording of assignments with the USPTO’s Assignment Division. The…
Read MoreWhat information is printed on a patent regarding citations?
Citations considered by the examiner and listed on form PTO/SB/08 or an equivalent separate paper will be printed on the patent. The MPEP states: A citation listed on form PTO/SB/08 and considered by the examiner will be printed on the patent. However, for the separate paper to be printed, it must meet specific formatting requirements:…
Read MoreHow can applicants ensure references from the international search report are printed on the resulting patent?
To ensure that references from the international search report are printed on the resulting patent, applicants must provide a separate listing of these references. According to MPEP 609.03: “In order to have the references printed on such resulting patent, a separate listing, preferably on a PTO/SB/08 form, must be filed within the set period for…
Read MoreWill U.S. patent application numbers be printed on a patent?
The printing of U.S. patent application numbers on a patent depends on how they are submitted and considered by the examiner. The MPEP states: If a U.S. patent application number is listed on a PTO/SB/08 form or its equivalent and the examiner considers the information and initials the form, the application number will be printed…
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