Summary
Documentation clarification for IP asset registration on IPPC: requires active IP in target country, specific copyright certificates, and official USPTO trademark documents. Explicitly excludes WIPO portal screenshots as evidence.
Why it matters
Sellers using IPPC to register IP assets must now follow stricter documentation rules. The change clarifies what counts as acceptable proof but introduces no new enforcement consequences—it restates existing requirements in clearer language.
Recommended action
Review IPPC registration requirements if you file IP complaints. Ensure trademarks submitted use official USPTO certificates, not WIPO extracts. Gather required renewal or ownership-change documents before applying.
❗Your IP asset MUST be active in the country where you want to protect it.
❗If you select Registered Copyright, you must submit a copyright registration certificate (issued by the US Copyright Office) or a copyright claim statement. A copyright claim statement is a statement in which you declare that you own the copyright. If you do not have one, select Unregistered Copyright instead. We will email you about the outcome of your application. If rejected, click Re-Apply to edit and re-submit your application.
Documents To Submit When Registering A New IP Asset
❗This list serves only as general guidance. Submitting the documents does not automatically result in the registration of your IP asset on the IPPC. We will review your documents and other relevant documents before deciding if your IP asset can be registered on the IPPC.
Trademarks
The official trademark certificate issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)If you have renewed your trademark, upload the renewal certificate too. If the trademark underwent a change of ownership, upload the official USPTO document confirming this too.
If you have renewed your trademark, upload the renewal certificate too.
If the trademark underwent a change of ownership, upload the official USPTO document confirming this too.
❗We do not accept screenshots or extracts from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) portal as evidence.
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Affects: Seller