What are the format requirements for submitting assignment documents electronically?
For electronic submissions of assignment documents, the USPTO requires:
- Either a copy of the original document or an extract of the original document
- Documents must be submitted as digitized images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or another prescribed format
- When printed to paper size of 21.6 by 27.9 cm (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches) or 21.0 by 29.7 cm (DIN size A4), the document must be legible
- A 2.5 cm (one-inch) margin must be present 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.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure