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Assignments on the Web (AOTW)TECHNICAL QUESTIONSTechnical questions should be e-mailed to AOTW@uspto.gov Data/Content questionsQuestions or concerns regarding the data displayed may be directed to the Assignment Services Division at AOTW@uspto.gov or 571-272-3350. What software/hardware is required to search assignments?A web browser. The AOTW system has been tested with Netscape Communicator 4 or higher and Internet Explorer 4 or higher. Browser requirements:None. However, data entered into the Reel/Frame, Patent Number or Publication number fields will be validated for proper formatting, such as numeric vs alphanumeric, length, etc. This validation is performed from the user's browser when the browser settings allow for JavaScript enabled. When JavaScript is disabled, the validation is performed at the server upon executing the search button. Data EntrySearches may only be conducted using one search element field at a time. Data ResultsAll search results will only contain information related to published applications and/or issued patents. Name SearchingSearching the name Smith will produce results which begin with the word Smith - - for example, names such as Smithly or Smithers. The search execution will not produce results for an assignment historical record that contains the word Smith within the middle of a string of characters or somewhere after the first word. Wildcard searchesWildcard searching is not available in AOTW. Returning to the AOTW Home PageTo navigate to the home page the browser's back button may be used or click on the the text "Assignments on the Web". Returning to the Query Menu PageTo return to the Patent Assignment Query Menu, the browser's back button may be used or click on the words "Patent Query" next to "Assignments on the Web" under the USPTO header. Hyperlinks used in AOTWHyperlinks contained within the search results are linked only to information related to an assignment historical record with one exception. Exception: Patent Number/Publication Number Hyperlinks shown on the Patent Abstract of Title page link to the information contained in the Patent Application Information Retrieval System (public) (public PAIR) that is related to the selected hyperlinked number.
SEARCH ELEMENT TIPSSearches may only be conducted using one search element field at a time. Entries made in a search field will be cleared by overtyping or tabbing and entering data into another field. Searching by a number fieldThe
user may enter just the specific digits for a given number, leading
zeroes are not required to be entered when searching by a number.
See specific Search Data Element for additional information. Searching by a name fieldThe user should not use a quote(s) around the name field unless the user desires to search for a name field containing a quote. If quotes are used, the search execution will use the quote as part of the search string to obtain search results. See specific Search Data Element for additional information. SEARCH DATA ELEMENTS
SEARCH RESULTSHyperlinks on number type fields (Reel/Frame, Patent and Publication Number)Hyperlinks for a reel and frame number will retrieve all assignment data associated with the reel and frame number. (Data related to any unpublished application will be redacted from the search results.) Hyperlinks for patent number and/or publication number link to the Abstract of Title page. The Abstract of Title page will order the display of all assignment records using execution date and then the reel and frame number. When multiple assignments exist with the same execution date the reel and frame number will be ordered in ascending order. (Ownership should be tracked using the assignor/assignee names when multiple assignments exist with the same execution date.) Selection of a patent or publication number link from the Summery Pages, Assignment Details or Name details pages will retrieve all assignments recorded against the selected number. Hyperlinks on name type fields (Assignor and Assignee Name)Hyperlinks for assignor name or assignee name link to the Name Details page. Unlike the results of a search conducted for a name, the system will retrieve all assignments recorded that contain the name selected from a hyperlinked name. Reel/Frame Number Search ResultThe search results from a Reel/Frame search contain patent assignment details for a specific assignment recordation. The information includes the Reel/Frame number, date recorded, number of pages in the assignment, the conveyance text, assignor name, assignee name, property numbers and correspondence data. Hyperlinks are provided for the following elements: Total Properties, Assignor and Assignee,
Patent Number and/or Publication Number Search ResultThe Patent Number and/or Publication Number search result provides the abstract of title information for the specific property number entered. The Assignment information displayed contains all assignments recorded against a given property number. Hyperlinks are provided for each reel and frame number, each assignor and each assignee listed. Assignor Name Search ResultThe results from conducting an Assignor search query produces an Assignor Summary and hyperlinks for each property number and each name displayed. Search results are based upon the data entered. Please see "Assignor Name Query" above for additional information. Assignor Name Index Search ResultThe results from conducting an Assignor Name Index search provides a Assignor Summary and hyperlinks for each property number and each name displayed. Please see "Assignor Name Index Query" above for additional information. Assignee Name Search ResultThe results from conducting an Assignee search query produces an Assignee Summary and hyperlinks for each property number and each name displayed. Please see "Assignee Name Query" above for additional information. Assignee Name Index Search ResultThe results from conducting an Assignee Name Index search provides an Assignee Summary screen and hyperlinks for each property number or name displayed. Please see "Assignee Name Query" above for additional information. Please see "Assignee Name Index Query" above for additional information. |
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