What are the format requirements for electronic submission of assignment documents?

For electronic submissions of assignment documents, the following requirements apply:

• Either a copy of the original document or an extract of the original document may be submitted.
• Documents must be submitted as digitized images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or another prescribed format.
• When printed to paper size (8.5″ x 11″ or A4), the document must be legible with a 1-inch margin on all sides.

As stated in 37 CFR 3.24(a): “All documents must be submitted as digitized images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or another form as prescribed by the Director.”