MPEP 313 - Recording of Licenses, Security Interests, and Documents Other Than Assignments

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Section Summary
MPEP § 313: “Recording of Licenses, Security Interests, and Documents Other Than Assignments” — This section explains how the United States Patent and Trademark Office handles the recording of documents that affect ownership or other interests in patent applications and patents beyond standard assignments. It states that, in addition to assignments and documents required by Executive Order 9424, the Office may record other documents related to ownership interests, such as licenses and security agreements, under 35 U.S.C. § 261 and 37 CFR Part 3. The purpose of such recordation is to notify third parties of equitable interests or other relevant ownership matters. While the Office records these documents in the public interest, it does not determine their legal effect on ownership or title; such determinations occur only when ownership must be established for action on a patent or application. Certain documents, such as attorneys’ liens, are not accepted for recording, although a petition may be filed in unusual cases to request consideration for recordation.

Illustration Explanation
The image depicts the meticulous process of recording licenses and other patent-related documents, emphasizing how bureaucratic precision and procedural faith underpin the formal acknowledgment of interests rather than determining ownership itself.

Edition Referenced
Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)
Ninth Edition, Revision 01.2024

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