Beginning August 1, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is streamlining the process for following new assignments, obtaining information on pending assignments, questions on assignments, liens on patent, filing assignments, recordation forms, and trademark assignments.
Going forward, users will submit requests virtually using the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) and Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) storefronts. Paper and fax assignment request will be directed to the EPAS and ETAS storefronts for digital submissions. Read more