Form Pto Sb 96 PDF Details

In the intricate landscape of intellectual property law, the PTO/SB/96 form stands out as a critical document required by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce. This form, acknowledged for its validity through September 30, 2008, by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with the control number 0651-0031, plays a pivotal role in the process of reporting changes in patent ownership. Specifically, it serves as a formal statement under 37 CFR 3.73(b), which necessitates the submission of information regarding the assignment of rights, titles, and interest in a patent or patent application. Entities such as corporations, partnerships, universities, and government agencies, upon becoming assignees either in part or whole, are mandated to disclose the extent of their ownership and provide a detailed account of the assignment trail leading back to the original owner. This process involves submitting documented evidence of all assignments and related changes in ownership, recorded or to be recorded at the USPTO. This requirement is not only critical for the maintenance of accurate patent records but also for the enforceability and defense of patent rights. The form emphasizes the importance of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ensuring confidentiality as governed by 35 U.S.C. 122, and outlines the estimated time for completion alongside instructions for submission. Moreover, it underscores its significance in retaining a benefit by the public, which is the ability to file and process an application, highlighting the potential implications of non-compliance, including termination of proceedings or abandonment of the application. Understanding the PTO/SB/96 form is fundamental for assignees aiming to navigate the procedural intricacies of patent ownership and the orchestration of rights within the framework of US intellectual property law.

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PTO/SB/96 (08-08) Approved for use through 09/30/2008. OMB 0651-0031 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

 

 

STATEMENT UNDER 37 CFR 3.73(B)

 

Applicant/Patent Owner:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application No./Patent No.:

 

 

 

Filed/Issue Date:

 

Entitled:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

, a

 

 

 

(Name of Assignee)

 

 

(Type of Assignee, e.g., corporation, partnership, university, government agency, etc.)

 

states that it is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

2.

the assignee of the entire right, title, and interest; or

 

an assignee of less than the entire right, title and interest

 

(The extent (by percentage) of its ownership interest is

%)

in the patent application/patent identified above by virtue of either:

A.

OR

B.

An assignment from the inventor(s) of the patent application/patent identified above. The assignment was recorded in

the United States Patent and Trademark Office at Reel, Frame, or for which a copy therefore is attached.

A chain of title from the inventor(s), of the patent application/patent identified above, to the current assignee as follows:

1. From:

 

 

 

 

To:

 

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at

Reel

 

, Frame

 

 

, or for which a copy thereof is attached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

From:

 

 

 

 

 

To:

 

 

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at

 

Reel

 

,

Frame

 

 

, or for which a copy thereof is attached.

3.

From:

 

 

 

 

 

To:

 

 

 

The document was recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office at

 

Reel

 

,

Frame

 

 

 

, or for which a copy thereof is attached.

Additional documents in the chain of title are listed on a supplemental sheet.

As required by 37 CFR 3.73(b)(1)(i), the documentary evidence of the chain of title from the original owner to the assignee was, or concurrently is being, submitted for recordation pursuant to 37 CFR 3.11.

[NOTE: A separate copy (I.E., a true copy of the original assignment document(s)) must be submitted to Assignment Division in accordance with 37 CFR Part 3, to record the assignment in the records of the USPTO. See MPEP 302.08]

The undersigned (whose title is supplied below) is authorized to act on behalf of the assignee.

Signature

 

Date

 

 

 

Printed or Typed Name

 

Telephone Number

Title

This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 3.73(b). The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public which is to file (and by the USPTO to process) an application. Confidentiality is governed by 35 U.S.C. 122 and 37 CFR 1.11 and 1.14. This collection is estimated to take 12 minutes to complete, including gathering, preparing, and submitting the completed application form to the USPTO. Time will vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amount of time you require to complete this form and/or suggestions for reducing this burden, should be sent to the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS ADDRESS. SEND TO: COMMISSIONER

FOR PATENTS, P.O. BOX 1450, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313-1450.

If you need assistance in completing the form, call 1-800-PTO-9199 and select option 2.

Privacy Act Statement

The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579) requires that you be given certain information in connection with your submission of the attached form related to a patent application or patent. Accordingly, pursuant to the requirements of the Act, please be advised that: (1) the general authority for the collection of this information is 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2); (2) furnishing of the information solicited is voluntary; and (3) the principal purpose for which the information is used by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is to process and/or examine your submission related to a patent application or patent. If you do not furnish the requested information, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may not be able to process and/or examine your submission, which may result in termination of proceedings or abandonment of the application or expiration of the patent.

The information provided by you in this form will be subject to the following routine uses:

1.The information on this form will be treated confidentially to the extent allowed under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C 552a). Records from this system of records may be disclosed to the Department of Justice to determine whether disclosure of these records is required by the Freedom of Information Act.

2.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, in the course of presenting evidence to a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal, including disclosures to opposing counsel in the course of settlement negotiations.

3.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual, to whom the record pertains, when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with respect to the subject matter of the record.

4.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a contractor of the Agency having need for the information in order to perform a contract. Recipients of information shall be required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(m).

5.A record related to an International Application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization, pursuant to the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

6.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to another federal agency for purposes of National Security review (35 U.S.C. 181) and for review pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 218(c)).

7.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Administrator, General Services, or his/her designee, during an inspection of records conducted by GSA as part of that agency’s responsibility to recommend improvements in records management practices and programs, under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. Such disclosure shall be made in accordance with the GSA regulations governing inspection of records for this purpose, and any other relevant (I.E., GSA or Commerce) directive. Such disclosure shall not be used to make determinations about individuals.

8.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the public after either publication of the application pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 122(b) or issuance of a patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 151. Further, a record may be disclosed, subject to the limitations of 37 CFR 1.14, as a routine use, to the public if the record was filed in an application which became abandoned or in which the proceedings were terminated and which application is referenced by either a published application, an application open to public inspection or an issued patent.

9.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, if the USPTO becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of law or regulation.

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