How can I correct and resubmit returned assignment documents?

If your assignment documents or cover sheets are returned by the Assignment Division, you can correct and resubmit them within a specified time period to maintain the original receipt date. The USPTO states:

“Assignment documents and cover sheets, or copies of the same, which are returned by Assignment Division will be stamped with the original date of receipt by the Office and will be accompanied by a letter which will indicate that if the returned papers are corrected and resubmitted to the Office within the time specified in the letter, the Office will consider the original date of receipt of the papers as the date of recording of the document.”

To ensure timely resubmission, you can use either:

• The certification procedure under 37 CFR 1.8 (see MPEP § 512)
• The “Priority Mail Express®” procedure under 37 CFR 1.10 (see MPEP § 513)

It’s important to note that the specified period for resubmission will not be extended, so prompt action is crucial.

To learn more:

• assignment documents
• cover sheets
• correction
• resubmission
• USPTO
• original receipt date