What are the requirements for recording a document with additional patents or applications?
To record a document with respect to additional patents and/or patent applications, even if it has been previously recorded, the following must be submitted to the Assignment Division: (A) A copy of the original document (B) A completed cover sheet (see 37 CFR 3.31 and MPEP § 302.07) (C) The appropriate recording fee (see 37…
Read MoreWhat happens if an assignment document is not legible for recording?
What happens if an assignment document is not legible for recording? If an assignment document is not legible for recording, it will be rejected by the USPTO. According to MPEP 302.01, “Documents submitted for recording must be legible and capable of being reproduced in legible copies by use of photocopy and standard office copying equipment.”…
Read MoreHow are documents with other deficiencies handled by the USPTO?
Documents that don’t meet other recording requirements, such as missing a completed cover sheet or required fee, are handled differently by the USPTO. According to the MPEP, “Documents not meeting the other requirements for recording, for example, a document submitted without a completed cover sheet or without the required fee, will be returned for correction…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for recording a patent assignment document?
What are the requirements for recording a patent assignment document? To record a patent assignment document, you must submit: A copy of the original assignment document A cover sheet identifying the document as an assignment The required fee The MPEP states: ‘The document submitted for recordation must be accompanied by a cover sheet identifying the…
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