What are the requirements for the cover sheet accompanying an assignment document?

According to 37 CFR 3.31, the cover sheet for patent assignments must contain:

• Name of the party conveying the interest
• Name and address of the party receiving the interest
• Description of the interest conveyed or transaction to be recorded
• Identification of the patent or application
• Name and address for correspondence
• Date of execution
• Signature of the party submitting the document

For joint research agreements, the cover sheet must also:

• Identify the document as a ‘joint research agreement’
• Indicate the name of the patent owner
• Indicate the names of other parties to the agreement
• Indicate the date the agreement was executed

The MPEP notes that Form PTO-1595, Recordation Form Cover Sheet, may be used as the cover sheet for recording documents relating to patent(s) and/or patent application(s) in the Office.

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