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A Trademark Assignment is a document used when one person owns a registered trademark (like a brand name or logo ) and wishes to transfer the ownership of that trademark to another person. Written Trademark Assignments are important, as it's best for both parties to have a memorialized record of the assignment.

Trademark Assignments allow the easy transfer of the mark. They contain all the information needed to record the assignment with the United States Patent Office (USPTO) . Recordation with the USPTO is necessary for all registered trademarks that are being transferred, and it is a good way to ensure everything flows smoothly with the assignment.

This is different than a Licensing Agreement , as here, the entirety of the mark is being transferred to a new party. In a Licensing Agreement, the mark still belongs to the original owner, but the other party pays royalties for permission to use it.

This is also slightly different than an Intellectual Property Release . Although that form could be used for a trademark, generally it is used for copyrighted material, like works of art or pieces of music. In that case, payment is not made and instead, the copyrighted works are simply "released," or given, to another party.

This document can also be distinguished from an Intellectual Property Permission Letter , as there, one party is writing to request permission to use the intellectual property of another. A Licensing Agreement or Intellectual Property Release or even Trademark Assignment could come after the Intellectual Property Permission Letter, but that is not a formal legal document, and is instead, a template for a letter to be used to have the initial conversation about intellectual property use.

How to use this document

This document can be used to transfer the ownership of an existing trademark or when an individual would like an existing trademark transferred to them, as long as the owner agrees. It should be used when both parties understand that the trademark will be completely assigned (in other words, this is not a license, as noted above, and no royalties will be due after the assignment) and wish to create a record of their agreement.

This document will allow the parties to fill in details of the mark to be transferred, as well as ensure that everything needed for recordation with the USPTO is present. Either party - either the person assigning the trademark or the person receiving the trademark - can fill out this form.

Once the form is complete, the parties can undertake the following steps:

1) Sign and execute the form in front of a notary (both parties)

2) Have the notarization completed

3) Record the Trademark Assignment with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Applicable law

Trademark Assignments are related to the trademark law of the United States, which is covered by a federal statute called the Lanham Act. The section of the Lanham Act specifically referring to assignments is 15 U.S.C. § 1060(a).

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Trademark Assignment Agreement

This Trademark Assignment (hereinafter referred to as the “Assignment”) is made and entered into on [Insert Date Here] (the “Effective Date”) by and between the following parties:

[Insert Assignor Name] [Insert Assignor Address]

(the “Assignor”)

[Insert Assignee Name] [Insert Assignee Address]

(the “Assignee”)

WHEREAS, the Assignor is the sole and rightful owner of certain trademarks and/or service marks and the corresponding registrations and/or applications for registration (collectively referred to as the Trademarks) set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, the Assignee desires to purchase or acquire the Assignor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Trademarks; and

WHEREAS, the Assignor and Assignee are both duly authorized and capable of entering into this Assignment.

NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. ASSIGNMENT.

The Assignor does hereby sell, assign, transfer and set over to Assignee all of its right, title, and interest in and to the Trademarks in the United States and all jurisdictions outside the United States including, without limitation, the ongoing and existing portion of the Assignor’s business associated with the Trademarks, together with the goodwill of the business connected with and symbolized by the Trademarks (including, without limitation, the right to sue and recover for any past or continuing infringements or contract breaches related to the Trademarks, the right to renew any registrations included in the Trademarks, the right to apply for trademark registrations within or outside the United States based in whole or in part upon the Trademarks, and any priority right that may arise from the Trademarks), the same to be held and enjoyed by Assignee as fully and entirely as said interest could have been held and enjoyed by Assignor had this sale, assignment, transfer and conveyance not been made.

The Assignor authorizes the United States Patent and Trademark Office and any other applicable jurisdictions outside the United States to record the transfer of the registrations and/or registration applications set forth in Exhibit A to Assignee as the recipient of Assignors entire right, title, and interest therein.

Assignor further agrees to upon the request and at the expense of Assignee: (a) cooperate with Assignee in the protection of the trademark rights and prosecution and protection of foreign counterparts; (b) execute, verify, acknowledge and deliver all such further papers, including registration applications and instruments of transfer; and (c) perform such other acts as Assignee lawfully may request to obtain or maintain the Trademarks and any and all applications and registrations for the Trademarks.

2. WARRANTY.

Assignor warrants that Assignor is the legal owner of all right, title, and interest in the Trademarks, that the Trademarks have not been previously pledged, assigned, or encumbered, and that this Assignment does not infringe on the rights of any person.

3. GOVERNING LAW.

This Assignment is governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State]

4. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Assignment constitutes the sole agreement of the parties and supersedes all oral negotiations and prior writings with respect to the subject matter hereof.

5. SEVERABILITY.

If one or more provisions of this Assignment are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. If the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision will be excluded from this Assignment, (ii) the balance of the Assignment will be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Assignment will be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

6. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT, IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH PARTY HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSTRUED AGAINST ANY PARTY BY REASON OF THE DRAFTING OR PREPARATION HEREOF.

IN WITNESS whereof, the Assignor and Assignee have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

By: ___________________________________ Date: __________________ _________________

[Notary Acknowledgement to Follow]

List of Trademark/Service Mark

Trademark/Service mark: _________________ Registration/Application number: _________________ Dated: _________________

Assignor Acknowledgement

State of _________________ ) County of _________________ )

On ____________________ before me the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________ ASSIGNOR, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within the instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity and that by his/her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of _________________ that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

________________________________________ (Notary Seal) Notary Public

________________________________________ My commission expires

Assignee Acknowledgement

On ____________________ before me the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________ ASSIGNEE, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within the instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity and that by his/her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

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Trademark Assignment: How to Transfer Trademark Ownership

Trademark assignment agreement

Trademarks are valuable representations of the goodwill of your business that connects a specific product to your brand for your consumers. As your startup or business matures (or if you acquire a company) you will likely need a trademark assignment agreement. This is a type of agreement for transferring ownership that provides a variety of business benefits necessary for protecting purchased or transferred trademark rights.

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What Is Trademark Assignment?

A trademark assignment is the formal process for transferring the ownership of a trademark and the associated rights that ownership provides (e.g., use, licensure, further assignment, etc.). Often, a trademark assignment is part of a larger transaction such as an asset purchase agreement or a corporate reorganization.

When Is the Assignment of Trademark Procedure Necessary?

You will need an assignment of trademark any time you are transferring trademarks permanently. Such transfers can be within a larger corporate structure (e.g., from a parent company to a subsidiary), to a family member (e.g., via an estate administration), or to an outside party via sale.

For situations that don’t involve the owner of the trademark transferring to a new owner, you may consider a trademark licensing agreement. Unlike a trademark assignment, a license does not transfer ownership, and instead, gives the rights commonly associated with ownership. For example, you typically see trademark licensing in the context of franchise agreements, merchandising, endorsement deals, etc.

Here’s How to Transfer Trademark Ownership

The process for transferring a trademark via assignment may vary depending on the context of your situation. Relevant to determining the process will be the nature of the transaction along with the relationship between the assignee and assignor. Your checklist will also vary depending on if you are the buyer or seller of the trademark. That said, you will generally consider the following steps for a complete assignment:

  • Due diligence
  • Determine authority to transfer the trademark
  • Execute trademark assignment agreement (What should be included in a trademark assignment form)
  • Complete ancillary agreements necessary to give effect to trademark transfer
  • Notify the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of change of ownership

1. Due Diligence

Not all trademarks are created equally because of their rights that exist in common law and through statutory law at the state and federal levels. As a result, it’s important to research the trademark status before taking possession. Primarily, you will want to search for its registration number with applicable state and federal agencies (i.e., the USPTO). Having a registered mark improves your ability to enforce against trademark infringement and protect its value after acquisition as part of the goodwill of the business.

2. Determine Authority to Transfer the Trademark

Another integral part of transferring a trademark through an assignment is verifying that the assignor has the authority to transfer the title to the assignee. Your Florida trademark lawyer will be able to help you verify that authority, but you will generally check in two ways. The first will be confirming ownership reflected on trademark registration documents recorded with the USPTO. However, you will also want to confirm that ownership and authority via the business entity organizational documents.

3. Execute Trademark Assignment Agreement

After completing proper due diligence, you will need to execute a trademark assignment agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to provide evidence of the transfer and to allocate rights and obligations among the assignor and assignee.

What Should Be Included in a Trademark Assignment Form?

The contents of your trademark assignment agreement will also depend on the nature of the transaction and the relationship between the original owner and the new owner of the mark. Typically, you will see the following elements with a trademark assignment form contract:

  • Names of the parties and the agreement’s effective date
  • Recitals explaining the circumstance for the trademark transfer (e.g., gift, reorganization, purchase asset agreement, etc.)
  • Consideration for the intellectual property transfer (e.g., value exchanged such as cash, real estate, or other personal property
  • Representations and warranties surrounding past use, current owner, etc.
  • Indemnity surrounding past or future claims related to the use of the trademark
  • Conflict resolution provisions (e.g., mediation, arbitration, governing law, choice of venue, etc.)

4. Complete Ancillary Agreements

As mentioned above, transferring ownership of the trademark is likely part of a larger transaction such as the sale of a company. This fact usually means you will need to complete other contracts and documents for the assignment to be enforceable. To name a few, such documents might include:

  • Asset purchase agreement
  • USPTO forms
  • Assumption of liability agreement
  • Intellectual property licensing agreements
  • Corporate consent resolutions

5. Notify the USPTO of Change of Ownership

Part of a complete assignment of a trademark will require finishing the USPTO application process for a name change on the trademark registration. It’s important to notify the USPTO of the change in ownership and to update contact information for future correspondence related to your trademark. Additionally, maintaining accurate information with the USPTO for your registered trademark is necessary for protecting your trademark rights against infringement, dilution, and other legal issues.

What Are the Implications if a Trademark Transfer Is Not Done Properly?

Failing to properly transfer a trademark from one party to another can lead to exposure and create unnecessary risk. Most of the consequences stem from the fact that improper trademark transfers create confusion about who actually owns the mark. If uncertainty exists about proper ownership, it can make it more difficult to enforce your trademark rights and protect against future trademark infringement or track trademark infringement statute of limitations .

When it appears multiple parties have rights to a trademark, it can also create a risk of trademark dilution (i.e., its use becomes more in the public domain, weakening its proprietary value). As a final point, trademark transfers are usually part of a broader transaction, and failing to properly execute the assignment may jeopardize the success of the whole transaction or, at the least, substantially add to the closing costs.

As detailed above, a trademark assignment form should provide all of the information surrounding the transfer (e.g., party names, effective date, value transferred, warranties, etc.). Additionally, the assignment should provide for more general contract terms related to termination rights, conflict resolution methods, indemnities, and necessary cross-references with any simultaneously entered into agreements.

Need Help with a Trademark Assignment Agreement?

If you are in the process of buying, selling, or otherwise transferring a trademark, then a trademark assignment agreement will be a key document for establishing and protecting those trademark rights. The trademark attorneys at our firm help clients draft and negotiate these agreements along with related legal advice and services such as representations in front of the USPTO.

Contact Cueto Law Group today to properly transfer ownership of a trademark.

Trademark Assignment Template Sample

Below are a PDF and Word version of a trademark consent agreement template that you can review as a trademark assignment agreement sample. As a reminder, these are just sample forms and further modification is likely necessary to meet any particular assignment needs.

Key Takeaways on How to Transfer a Trademark

When transferring a trademark, two fundamentals will be essential for increasing the chances of a smooth transition. The first is having sound documentation and contracts (i.e., an assignment agreement) in place between the assignor and assignee. The second is confirming that all applications and registrations with the USPTO accurately reflect that new proprietorship.

Can You Use an Asset Purchase Agreement in Place of a Trademark Transfer Agreement?

Depending on the complexity of the sale, you may be able to incorporate a trademark assignment into an asset purchase agreement (APA) rather than using a separate trademark transfer agreement. Generally, APAs are much more complex documents, and an assignment agreement is a better vehicle for transferring titles.

How Do I Submit a Trademark Assignment to USPTO?

The USPTO has an Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) where you can submit and record the transfer of the trademark or simply update name change in ownership (e.g., if you recently married or divorced). Alternatively, you can submit the information via mail using a Recordation Form Cover Sheet.

Do Patent Assignments Need to Be Recorded?

Yes, recording a patent assignment with the USPTO is recommended and sometimes necessary for many of the same reasons why recording a trademark assignment is worthwhile. You can record a patent assignment through a similar USPTO system as you would for a trademark, known as the Electronic Patent Assignment System.

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USPTO Trademark Assignment: Everything You Need To Know

USPTO trademark assignment is the process of assigning a trademark you have registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to a third party. 3 min read updated on February 01, 2023

Updated November 25, 2020:

USPTO trademark assignment is the process of assigning a trademark you have registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to a third party. A trademark is a symbol, word, device, phrase, or combined elements that represent your business or brand. When this mark is associated with the quality of your services, it is a valuable form of intellectual property (IP). Because this is considered an asset, it can be assigned. Assignment means to transfer the ownership rights of your trademark to a third party in exchange for profit or benefit. Registered and pending trademarks, as well as patents and patent applications, can be assigned. You must file an assignment agreement with the USPTO. Business reorganization, acquisition, and other circumstances may result in a trademark assignment.

Steps in Assigning a Trademark

  • Draft an assignment agreement and have it signed by both parties. Name the person or company buying the trademark as the assignee and the current trademark owner as the assignor. Clearly identify both these parties as well as the trademark in question. Establish terms such as the cost of the trademark, how disputes about the assignment will be settled, and who will pay the transfer fee.
  • Fill out the Recordation Form Cover Sheet, which can be completed online. You'll need to include the name and address of a registered agent to receive official USPTO information.
  • Submit both the agreement and the cover sheet to the USPTO's Assignment Recordation unit. This can be done online, by fax, or through standard mail. The latter two options require you to establish a deposit account to pay the USPTO recording fee. Mailed forms can be submitted with a money order or check payable to the USPTO director.
  • If your trademark is state-registered, you must also record the transfer with the applicable state.
  • The USPTO Patent and Trademark Database will be automatically updated for assignments as well as name changes and mergers. When filling out your form, check one of those boxes for the nature of conveyance to ensure that records are updated. Do not select other, which will not update the record. The records will also not be updated if you file multiple documents with the same execution date, the application is in a blackout period, or you have exceeded the allowed number of ownership changes. In these cases, you must make a written request to have the database updated.
  • Choose the correct conveyance type, either assignment of part of the interest or assignment of the entire interest along with the associated goodwill.

Points To Remember

All trademark transfers must also include the mark's associated goodwill . This includes the earning power created by customer recognition of the mark. Trademark assignment may be found invalid if the goodwill does not accompany the transfer of the mark.

Failing to follow the ownership transfer procedures can result in liability if the assignee infringes on a third-party trademark. If you buy a trademark and the original owner does not transfer ownership, a dispute could result.

Check the database to determine whether the updates have been made. Click ownership to display the current owner or assignment to display the entire chain of title.

Do not use assignment if you simply need to change your name as the trademark owner. Instead, record the name change through the USPTO Assignment Recordation Branch .

Patent and Trademark Ownership

When it comes to a patent, owning the patent gives you the exclusive right to sell, manufacture, and use the invention in question. Patents last for 20 years while trademark registration lasts for 10 years and can be renewed. The term ownership references the current holder of a trademark or patent. If you own a registered trademark, no one else can use that mark on their products or services, and imports carrying an infringing mark may be blocked from entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Assignment Fees

While trademark assignment once carried a $25 fee and a $40 fee was required for trademarks, the USPTO recently discontinued this fee for patents and not for trademarks. That's because trademarks are rarely assigned while the assignment is quite common in the fast-paced world of patents.

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What is a Trademark Assignment? How Do I Assign Trademark Rights?

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A trademark assignment (which is different than a trademark license ) is simply the transfer of ownership of a trademark from one person or entity to another.  In order for an assignment to be valid and enforceable, it must include the underlying goodwill associated with the trademark, or in other words, the recognition the trademark has with the public.  Otherwise, the transfer of ownership will be considered an assignment in gross and the trademark may be deemed abandoned by the parties and all rights could be lost forever.

The Trademark Assignment Should Be in Writing

Although an assignment need not be in writing to be effective, it’s strongly recommended that it be in the form of a written document signed by both the assignor and the assignee.  In the event the parties fail to memorialize the trademark assignment in writing at the time of an oral assignment, they can later prepare what’s called a nunc pro tunc assignment.  This type of assignment is similar to an ordinary assignment of trademark rights, but instead of it being effective on the date it’s executed (which could be years after the trademark was orally assigned), it’s considered effective from the date the oral assignment was made.

Recording a Trademark Assignment

If the trademark being transferred is the subject of an existing US trademark registration or pending trademark application, the assignment should be recorded with the Assignment Services Division of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  This should be done electronically using the Electronic Trademark Assignment System ( ETAS ).  You must complete the online form, upload the assignment, and pay the government filing fees (which are quite minimal).  It’s important to promptly record the assignment so that the USPTO records remain accurate and so that the public is put on notice as to the rightful owner of the trademark.  In addition, a trademark registration renewal cannot be filed in the name of the new owner unless the assignment has been recorded with the USPTO.

Be Very Careful…

Although a pending trademark application may be assigned prior to maturing into a trademark registration, you may not assign a trademark application filed under Section 1(b) ( intent to use ) until the trademark itself is in use in commerce , meaning that there’s an existing and ongoing business related to the mark.  If an intent-to-use application is prematurely assigned, any resulting trademark registration will be considered void and subject to a trademark opposition or trademark cancellation .

Need Help Preparing or Recording a Trademark Assignment?

In conclusion, there are many pitfalls that must be avoided when making an assignment of trademark rights in order to ensure that the transfer of ownership is valid, legal, and binding.

I’m experienced US trademark attorney Morris Turek.  If you have any questions about trademark assignments, the assignment of trademark rights, or maybe need some assistance from a skilled trademark attorney with preparing and recording a trademark assignment, please contact me for your free consultation at (314) 749-4059 , via email at [email protected] , or through my contact form located below.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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    Download this free Trademark Assignment Agreement template as a Word document to outline transfers and interests in a trademark from one party to another. Download Template. Trademark Assignment Agreement. This Trademark Assignment (hereinafter referred to as the "Assignment") is made and entered into on [Insert Date Here] (the "Effective ...

  7. Free Trademark Assignment Agreement Template

    Trademark Assignment Agreement Template. Use our trademark assignment agreement to transfer a trademark to a new owner. A trademark assignment agreement is a written document that transfers a legally recognized word, phrase, symbol, and design (the "trademark") from the current owner (the "assignor") to the future owner (the "assignee

  8. Free Trademark Assignment Form (US)

    A Trademark Assignment is a document that transfers the ownership of a trademark from one party to another. It moves the rights and interest of the trademark from the owner to the recipient. A Trademark Assignment is also known as a: Trademark assignment agreement. Trademark transfer agreement. Assignment of trademark.

  9. PDF Using Assignment Center for Trademarks

    11. Sign in to your USPTO account using your email address and password. After you successfully log in, you'll see the Assignment Center dashboard shown below. 12. Click the "Create new" button to open the "Assignment applications options" page. 13. Click "Start a new trademark assignment" and proceed to the next page.

  10. Free Trademark Assignment Template & FAQs

    A Trademark Assignment is pretty simple and helps make transfer of ownership legit. It doesn't matter if we're talking about a trademark, logo, or service mark. When ownership changes, a Trademark Assignment is required. The US Patent and Trademark Office is the sole provider of Registered Trademarks, and the only way they know about the ...

  11. Trademark Assignment: How to Transfer Trademark Ownership

    Due diligence. Determine authority to transfer the trademark. Execute trademark assignment agreement (What should be included in a trademark assignment form) Complete ancillary agreements necessary to give effect to trademark transfer. Notify the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of change of ownership. 1.

  12. Trademark assignment—How-to guide

    Introduction of parties. Identifies the document as a trademark assignment. Write in the date on which the agreement is signed. Identify the parties and, if applicable, what type of organization (s) they are. Note that each party is given a name (e.g., "Assignor") that will be used throughout the agreement.

  13. USPTO Trademark Assignment: Everything You Need To Know

    Assignment means to transfer the ownership rights of your trademark to a third party in exchange for profit or benefit. Registered and pending trademarks, as well as patents and patent applications, can be assigned. You must file an assignment agreement with the USPTO. Business reorganization, acquisition, and other circumstances may result in ...

  14. Assignment Center

    Assignment Center is the USPTO's online system for filing and managing patent and trademark assignments. Learn how to use it with our tutorial videos and FAQs.

  15. Trademark Assignment Agreement Template

    A trademark assignment agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms of an exchange between two parties. This document contains information about the trademark being transferred and other important details, such as payment terms and transfer timelines. Sometimes, a trademark assignment agreement may also include provisions related to ...

  16. Assignment Center

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is streamlining the process for recording assignments and other documents relating to interests in patents and trademarks. Our new system will guide you through the steps of making a submission, provide easier editing capabilities, and allow you to see the progression and status of your submission.

  17. Trademark Assignment

    An assignment of a trade mark will involve the transfer of its ownership to another person or entity. In contrast, licensing a trade mark enables a company (a licensor) to grant the exclusive or non-exclusive use of it's trademark to another business (a licensee), and also allows the licensor to set out the terms associated with the use of ...

  18. Trademark Assignment

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  19. PDF TRADEMARK ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

    Assignment. Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns, grants, and transfers to Assignee all rights, title, and interest in and to the Mark in perpetuity. Assignor further authorizes the United States Patent and Trademark Office and all other agencies in jurisdictions outside the United States to record the transfer of the registration.

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    The trademark assignment agreement template will give an insight into the necessary documents. No Further Use of Marks. In order to avoid confusion in the market, the assignor must agree, using the trademark agreement form, not to use the transferred trademarks after the assignment. In some cases, certain continued use is permitted and will be ...

  21. PDF TRADEMARK ASSIGNMENT & GUIDELINES

    trademark assignment can help in both circumstances. A trademark assignment is the transfer of an owner's property rights in a given mark or marks. Such transfers may occur on their own or as parts of larger asset sales or purchases. Trademark assignment agreements both provide records of ownership and transfer and protect the rights of all ...

  22. Trademark Assignment Template

    Our Trademark Assignment template is for use in drafting a trademark assignment agreement. The agreement transfers the rights in the trademark and you can use it to transfer both: unregistered trademarks. If you want an agreement that clearly sets out what trademarks you are transferring and the rights and obligations of each party in a clear ...

  23. CNIPA highlights critical aspects of trademark assignment in published

    To assist parties in understanding the relevant legal provisions and examination procedures for trademark assignment and to guide them in following the principle of good faith, the CNIPA has published the Guidelines on Trademark Assignment Procedures. Given that assignees often pay high fees to acquire trademarks, it is crucial to understand ...

  24. Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals

    In this first module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we'll focus on trademark protection in the United States. The event is free, but space is limited, so register early. This module will cover the following topics: This module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and will ...