Trademark Assignment
Overview of this form
The Trademark Assignment form is a legal document used to transfer ownership rights of a trademark from one party to another. This form facilitates the official assignment of trademark rights, which may be necessary for businesses or individuals who wish to sell or transfer their trademark in accordance with trademark laws. It differs from other forms related to trademark registration because it specifically confirms the assignment of an existing trademark to a new owner, ensuring clarity in ownership and rights.
Key parts of this document
- Parties involved: Identification of the Assignor (current owner) and Assignee (new owner).
- Trademark details: Description of the trademark being assigned, including date of registration and registration number.
- Assignment terms: Clauses that outline the transfer of rights and goodwill associated with the trademark.
- Signature and acknowledgment: Space for signatures of authorized representatives and notary verification.
When this form is needed
This form should be used when a trademark owner (the Assignor) wishes to formally transfer their rights to a trademark to another party (the Assignee). Common scenarios include business acquisitions, mergers, or sales where trademark assets are involved. Additionally, this form is applicable in cases where a business is creating a subsidiary and needs to assign a trademark to it for branding purposes.
Who needs this form
- Business owners looking to transfer their trademarks to another entity.
- Individuals or contractors who have developed trademarks and wish to designate another party as the new owner.
- Companies involved in mergers or acquisitions that require the reassignment of trademarks.
- Wholly owned subsidiaries that need to formally acknowledge assignment of trademarks from the parent company.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the Assignor and Assignee by entering their official names and addresses.
- Detail the trademark being assigned by providing the trademark name, registration date, and registration number.
- Include the date of the assignment and agree to the terms by having both parties sign the document.
- Have the document notarized to ensure that the assignment is legally recognized.
Notarization requirements for this form
This form needs to be notarized to ensure legal validity. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available anytime.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to include complete and accurate information about the trademark being assigned.
- Not properly identifying both the Assignor and Assignee, which may lead to future legal issues.
- Neglecting to have the form notarized, which can affect the enforceability of the assignment.
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FAQ
Use Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS) to request the change. If you're filing a TEAS form within the next week, you may need to manually update the owner information on the TEAS form.
A U.S. trademark assignment allows a business that owns or has applied for a trademark in the United States to transfer ownership to someone elseeven if it's the same entity under a new name. The person or business transferring ownership is the assignor, and the receiver is the assignee.
Once a trademark is registered, its owner should monitor its use.It is certainly possible for entrepreneurs to file applications and successfully register trademarks on their own.
The USPTO fee is $40 for the first mark, and $25 for the second and subsequent marks. So, the total cost for preparing and filing a trademark assignment for a single mark would be $805.
Typically only the party assigning the intellectual property must sign the assignment, and while notarization is strongly preferred it is not strictly required. Once as assignment has been executed, it should be recorded.
Assignment of a trademark occurs when the ownership of such mark as such, is transferred from one party to another whether along with or without the goodwill of the business. In case of a registered Trademark, such assignment is required to be recorded in the Register of trade marks.
