A good way to transmit assignments is over the internet – no faxing necessary. This is especially useful where the assignment is for a single patent or application. Assignments of multiple patents or application would have to be sent individually so faxing might be better for assignments of multiple items.
For electronic assignment recordation:
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Scan the Assignment.
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Go to the Assignment Web site and complete the Assignment Recordation Form – http://epas.uspto.gov/.
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Have the attorney or agent sending the assignment sign the electronic form by typing in their name.
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Hit the send button.
You will receive an immediate email receipt confirmation.
You will receive a fax assignment recordation notice within about 24 hours.
NOTE: This post comes from the files of Blair Hughes. Blair is a partner at MBHB LLP and has extensive experience in protecting patent rights, in both the U.S. and abroad.