How do I record a government interest in a patent?
Recording a government interest in a patent requires special procedures: Prepare the document establishing the government interest Complete a patent cover sheet, indicating it relates to a government interest Submit the document and cover sheet to the USPTO As stated in MPEP 302.07: “Cover sheets required by 37 CFR 3.28 seeking to record a governmental…
Read MoreHow should a joint research agreement be recorded with the USPTO?
To record a joint research agreement with the USPTO, follow these steps based on 37 CFR 3.11(c) and 37 CFR 3.31(g): Prepare either a copy of the joint research agreement or an excerpt of it. Complete a cover sheet that includes: Identification of the document as a “joint research agreement” in the space for describing…
Read MoreWhat is the process for recording a name change with the USPTO for patent matters?
While the MPEP section provided does not specifically address name changes, the process for recording a name change for patent matters with the USPTO is similar to recording other documents affecting title. Here are the general steps: Prepare a document evidencing the name change (e.g., a certificate of name change or merger document) Complete a…
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