Title: Tennessee Assignment of Design Patent Application after Execution but Before Filing by Sole Inventor Description: In Tennessee, the assignment of a design patent application after execution but before filing is a process that allows a sole inventor to transfer ownership rights to their patent application to another party. This detailed description will outline the key aspects of this process, using relevant keywords. Keywords: 1. Tennessee Assignment of Design Patent Application: This refers to the transfer of ownership rights of a design patent application in Tennessee. 2. Execution of Patent Application: The process of signing and formalizing the patent application documents. 3. Filing a Patent Application: Submitting the completed patent application to the relevant patent office for consideration and review. 4. Sole Inventor: An individual who is the sole creator and inventor of a design for which the patent is sought. 5. Transfer of Ownership: The legal process of transferring the rights to an intellectual property (in this case, a design patent application) from one party to another. Types of Tennessee Assignment of Design Patent Application after Execution but Before Filing by Sole Inventor: 1. Voluntary Assignment: This type of assignment occurs when the sole inventor willingly transfers their ownership rights to another party, typically through a legally binding agreement such as a patent assignment document. 2. Involuntary Assignment: In certain cases, the assignment of a design patent application may be done involuntarily, such as through court orders or bankruptcy proceedings. These situations may arise due to legal disputes or financial difficulties faced by the inventor. 3. Exclusive Assignment: When a design patent application is exclusively assigned to another party, the sole inventor relinquishes their rights entirely, giving the assignee sole ownership and control over the patent application. 4. Non-Exclusive Assignment: In a non-exclusive assignment, the sole inventor retains ownership rights to the design patent application while granting limited usage rights and responsibilities to another party. This type of assignment allows the inventor to engage in multiple assignments simultaneously. It is important to consult with a patent attorney or legal professional familiar with Tennessee patent laws to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and to safeguard the inventor's rights during the assignment process.