504.04 Automatic Updating Does Not Apply to Requests for Recordation Filed Before November 2, 2003
The automatic updating procedures discussed in §§504.01 through 504.03 apply to all assignments, mergers, and name changes recorded in the Assignment Recordation Branch on or after November 2, 2003, even if the request for recordation was filed before November 2, 2003.
These procedures do not apply to assignments, mergers, or name changes that were recorded in the Assignment Recordation Branch prior to November 2, 2003. For documents recorded prior to November 2, 2003, the new owner must notify the Trademark Operation in writing of the change of ownership and request that the Trademark database be updated manually. 37 C.F.R. §3.85.