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All of states in the US have adopted the UETA or a modified version thereof which each allows for the assignment of patent rights using a compliant electronic signature. Additionally, the USPTO records scanned or other electronic copies of assignments; originals are not submitted to the USPTO.

Though the agreement is a legal document, it does not need to be notarized. However, obtaining notarization for the signatures provides added protection, limiting the risk of a party later claiming a signature was not valid.

Electronic signatures are not permitted to be used in executing wills or codicils, contracts relating to the alienation of immovable property, bills of exchange such as cheques, and long-term agreements for immovable property, which are in excess of ten years.

On March 22, 2024, the USPTO adopted a new rule allowing for electronic signatures on all patent-related correspondence. This means that now, for both trademark and patent correspondence, the USPTO will accept electronically signed documents and forms.

Usually, a signature is someone's name written and stylized. However, that is optional. All that needs to be is some mark that represents you. It can be a series of squiggles, a picture, or even the traditional "X" for people who can't read and write.

First and foremost, a signature must be made by the person it represents. This means that the individual must physically put pen to paper to create their unique mark. Additionally, a signature should be clear and legible, easily identifiable as belonging to the person signing the document.

For patent practitioners, always include your registration number when signing with an S- signature (adjacent to it or as part of the S-signature). Both the name of the signer and the signature should be consistent between documents/applications. The Office's rule provides for many different types of signatures.

The signer's name must be presented in printed or typed form preferably immediately below or adjacent to the electronic signature, and the name of the signer must be reasonably specific enough so that the identity of the signer can be readily recognized.

Patent applications: the three criteria Novelty. This means that your invention must not have been made public – not even by yourself – before the date of the application. Inventive step. This means that your product or process must be an inventive solution. Industrial applicability.