North Dakota Trademark Service Mark Assignment is a process of transferring the rights of a trademark or service mark from one party to another. A trademark or service mark is a unique identifier that distinguishes a business or product from others. A trademark or service mark assignment allows the assignee (the person or entity receiving the assignment) to use the mark in commerce. There are two types of North Dakota Trademark Service Mark Assignment: an assignment with goodwill and an assignment without goodwill. An assignment with goodwill is when the assignor (the person or entity giving the assignment) transfers the trademark or service mark along with the business it identifies. An assignment without goodwill is when the assignor transfers the trademark or service mark without the business it identifies.