What is the process for expunging assignment records at the USPTO?
The process for expunging assignment records at the USPTO involves:
- Submitting a petition under 37 CFR 1.59 to expunge the assignment record
- Providing clear evidence that the document was submitted by mistake or is of improper character
- Paying the required petition fee
As stated in MPEP 323.01(d): ‘The USPTO will not expunge any assignment records that have been recorded absent a petition pursuant to 37 CFR 1.59.’ This emphasizes the necessity of following the proper petition process for expungement.
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Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure