What are the requirements for paper submissions of patent assignment documents?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

For paper submissions of patent assignment documents, the following requirements must be met:

• Submit either a copy of the original document or an extract of the original document.
• Use only one side of each page.
• Paper size must be either 8.5″ x 11″ or A4, with a 1-inch margin on all sides.
• Use flexible, strong white, non-shiny, and durable paper.

As stated in 37 CFR 3.24(b): “For paper submissions, the paper used should be flexible, strong white, non-shiny, and durable.” This ensures that the document can be properly recorded and stored by the USPTO.