How can I access patent assignment records online?
Patent assignment records can be accessed online through the USPTO’s Assignment Search database. The MPEP states: Assignment records that affect the title of patents and patent applications are recorded in the USPTO’s Assignment Recordation Branch. To access these records: Visit the USPTO Assignment Search website Enter the relevant patent or application number, assignee name, or…
Read MoreHow does filing a CPA affect confidentiality under 35 U.S.C. 122?
Filing a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) has implications for the confidentiality of the application under 35 U.S.C. 122: Filing a CPA is construed as a waiver of confidentiality to a certain extent Members of the public entitled to access the prior application may be given similar access to the CPA and other related applications This…
Read MoreAre assignment records for pending patent applications publicly available?
The accessibility of assignment records for pending patent applications depends on whether the application has been published. According to MPEP 301.01: For published patent applications, assignment records are publicly available. For unpublished pending applications, assignment records are not open to public inspection. The MPEP states: “Documents relating only to one or more pending applications for…
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