What information is needed to identify a national patent application in an assignment?

To identify a national patent application in an assignment, you must use the application number. MPEP 302.03 states: “An assignment relating to a national patent application must identify the national patent application by the application number (consisting of the series code and the serial number; e.g., 07/123,456).” This format ensures accurate identification of the specific application being assigned.

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Topics: MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment, Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: application identification, application number