Sign Legal Pennsylvania Patents Forms For Free

There are three types of patents: utility, design and plant. Utility and plant patent applications can be provisional and nonprovisional. Provisional applications may not be filed for design inventions.

The signer types their name on the signature line of a document between two forward slashes (for example, /Jimmy Doe/). In the case of conformed signatures, which are another type of s-signature, the signer puts an ?s? between two forward slash marks in front of their typed name (for example, /s/ Jimmy Doe).

All parties must sign the agreement, with limited exceptions in situations where the assignor cannot be reached but where enough evidence exists that documents their intentions and rights. File the patent assignment with the USPTO within three months after the agreement is signed, paying the then-current fee.

Documents Required for Patent Registration Patent application in Form-1. Proof of right to file application from the inventor. ... Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available. Complete specification in Form-2 within 12 months of filing of provisional specification.

Unlike in a copyright contract, only the assignor-inventor of a patent has to sign the form, while the assignee does not. If there are multiple inventors, all must sign the assignment form. Although it's not required, it's advisable to have the document notarized, as is having witnesses to your signature.

The person signing must insert his or her own signature between the forward slash marks, § 1.4(d)(2)(i). The name of the person signing must be printed or typed immediately adjacent (i.e., below, above, or beside) to the S-signature, and be reasonably specific, so the identity of the signer can be readily recognized.