What are the requirements for recording a patent assignment document?
What are the requirements for recording a patent assignment document?
To record a patent assignment document, you must submit:
- A copy of the original assignment document
- A cover sheet identifying the document as an assignment
- The required fee
The MPEP states: ‘The document submitted for recordation must be accompanied by a cover sheet identifying the document as an assignment and must contain the fee required by 37 CFR 3.41.’ This ensures proper processing and indexing of the assignment.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure