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35 U.S.C. § 261: Ownership and assignment
35 U.S.C. 261 governs patent ownership and assignment recordation.
Citation: 35 U.S.C. § 261
Type: Statute
Jurisdiction: Federal
Issuing body: U.S. Congress
Status: In force
Section 261 governs ownership of patents and the recording of assignments. An assignment not recorded at the Patent Office within three months can be void against a later buyer who paid value without notice.
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