USPTO’s New Modernized Assignment System is Replacing ETAS and EPAS
12-Nov-2023
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Source : The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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VIRGINIA - As part of USPTO updates to online services, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is reforming the Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) and the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) into one cohesive and modernized system: the Intellectual Property Assignment System (IPAS). IPAS will be available to customers starting on January 15, 2024, according to the official website of USPTO.
This new system provides integrated information support by processing all patent and trademark reassignment requests, in which a patent or trademark holder transfers ownership or changes the owner’s name on their pending or granted application or registration. IPAS also enhances customer service by enabling USPTO staff to track the status of customer requests, record data, and issue reports from one secure cloud-based system.
This upgrade of USPTO systems is just one way we are updating our online services.