What is the correct procedure for submitting assignment documents to the USPTO?
The correct procedure for submitting assignment documents to the USPTO involves sending them to the Assignment Division for recording, rather than placing them directly in application or patent files. MPEP 318 clearly states:
“Assignment documents submitted for recording should not be placed directly in application or patent files, but should be forwarded to Assignment Division for recording.”
This process ensures that assignment documents are properly recorded and maintained by the appropriate division within the USPTO.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 318 - Documents Not to be Placed in Files,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure