South Dakota Mark Registration Assignment is the process of registering a trademark or service mark with the South Dakota Secretary of State. This process provides legal protection for businesses in South Dakota by creating an exclusive right to use the mark in connection with goods or services. There are two types of South Dakota Mark Registration Assignment: state registration and federal registration. State registration protects the mark within the state of South Dakota and allows the business to bring a civil action for trademark infringement. Federal registration provides protection throughout the United States and enhances the enforceability of the mark.