What are the fees for recording assignment documents with the USPTO?

The fees for recording assignment documents are set forth in 37 CFR 3.41. According to the MPEP:

• For electronic submissions: The fee is currently $0 (as per 37 CFR 1.21(h)(1))
• For paper or facsimile submissions: The fee is set in 37 CFR 1.21(h)(2)

The MPEP advises: Customers should check the current fee schedule on the Office website before submitting documents for recordation.

It’s important to note that a fee is required for each application, patent, and registration against which the document is recorded, as identified in the cover sheet. However, there are exceptions:

• No fee is required for documents required by Executive Order 9424 if the document does not affect title and is identified as such in the cover sheet
• The document must be either faxed, electronically submitted, or mailed in compliance with 37 CFR 3.27

For more information on recordation fees, visit: recordation fees.

For more information on USPTO fees, visit: USPTO fees.