What are the requirements for recording a document with additional patents or applications?

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.

To record a document with respect to additional patents and/or patent applications, even if it has been previously recorded, the following must be submitted to the Assignment Division:

• (A) A copy of the original document
• (B) A completed cover sheet (see 37 CFR 3.31 and MPEP § 302.07)
• (C) The appropriate recording fee (see 37 CFR 1.21(h) and 3.41)

As stated in MPEP 315: “The Office will assign a new recording date to that submission, update the assignment database, and include the cover sheet and document as part of the official record.”

For more information on Assignment Division, visit: Assignment Division.

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For more information on recording requirements, visit: recording requirements.