300 - Ownership and Assignment Flashcards
In order to convey legal title, an assignment must be in _________
writing
A recorded document is available if _______ of the patent properties assigned is or becomes an issued patent.
any
Anyone in the world can apply for a U.S. patent except _____________
Patent Office employees
In order for a second purchaser to take title because of a failure of the first purchaser to record, the second purchase must be ___________ and _____________
for consideration / without notice
An assignment in a foreign language will not be accepted for recording unless _________________
it is accompanied by a translation
At the time the invention is made, it is owned by _____________ unless it was previously assigned.
the inventors