Can I change the assignee information after paying the issue fee?
Yes, you can request to change the assignee information after paying the issue fee or after the patent has been issued. However, the process is more complex and requires specific steps. According to MPEP 1481.01, you must:
- State that the assignment was submitted for recordation as set forth in 37 CFR 3.11 before issuance of the patent;
- Include a request for a certificate of correction under 37 CFR 1.323 along with the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.20(a);
- Include the processing fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(i).
The MPEP warns: “Request to add or change the assignee information which does not comply with 37 CFR 3.81(b) will not be granted.”
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