Chapter 300

Question 1

Title of Chapter

Answer 1

Ownership & Assignment

Question 2

assignment of division, cont, sub & CIP

Answer 2

• same as parent

- CIP needs new assignment UNLESS filed on/after 9.16.12 & assignee is original applicant

Question 3

recording date

Answer 3

date correct doc meeting all reqs filed by PTO

Question 4

when ownership needs to be established

Answer 4

• signs request for status of app
• appoints own attorney/agent
• signs disclaimer
• consents to filing reissue app

Question 5

when ownership needs not be established

Answer 5

• signs as small entity
• signs statement of common ownership/inventorship
• signs affidavit when inventor unavailable
• files request for reexam

Question 6

juristic entity

Answer 6

• must be rep by patent practitioner as of 9.16.12