How do I transfer ownership of a patent to a company?

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If I have a patent which I want to bring into a newly incorporated startup as a co-founder, what is the best and simplest way to do that?

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May 22, 2015
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You just need to execute an assignment agreement to transfer the ownership to the company, and preferrably "record" that assignment with the PTO as well (but it's the legal document that really matters, not the recording with the PTO). You should consult a patent/IP attorney to handle this matter.

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