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Trademark Assignment Agreement (Change of Ownership) Service

Need to transfer trademark ownership? A "trademark assignment" must be filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or the relevant jurisdiction's Trademarks Office for trademarks registered elsewhere. Let us guide you through the process—contact us today to ensure a smooth and accurate transfer.

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Trademark Assignment Agreement (Change of Ownership) Service

To change the owner of a trademark registration, you must file a document known as a "trademark assignment" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or a Trademarks Office of the relevant jurisdiction if you want to assign a trademark registered elsewhere.

The process, despite seeming straightforward, requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure that a clear “chain of title” from the Assignor to the Assignee is established. Any mistake in this process will at best lead to unnecessary delays, and at worst might even lead to the cancellation of the entire registration.

Our service for changing the owner of a trademark registration includes:

Reviewing the change of ownership to ensure compliance with federal trademark laws.
Helping create a detailed written assignment agreement.
Filing the assignment with the USPTO (or a Trademarks Office in a jurisdiction other than the U.S.), along with necessary documentation and fees.
Monitoring the assignment's processing.
Promptly addressing any questions or issues from the Trademarks Office.

When do you need a trademark assignment?

A trademark assignment is necessary in the following cases:

Transfer of ownership to a different company.
Business entity changes, such as conversion from an LLC to a corporation or from an individual to a company.
Legal name changes that affect the trademark owner.

Canada treats legal name changes differently from trademark assignments: legal name changes are treated more as a formality like a change of address whereas trademark assignments do require all the proper contractual paperwork discussed above.

When transferring ownership to a new owner, you are transferring not just the right to use the brand but also the goodwill associated with the trademark. Without transferring this underlying goodwill, the new owner cannot benefit from the previous use of the name.

Types of trademark assignments:

Registered trademark assignments: You will need a detailed “Trademark Assignment” agreement if you are transferring ownership of a registered trademark to another company. This ensures the transfer includes the trademark's goodwill.
Intent-to-use trademark assignments: If your trademark application is based on "intent-to-use," the assignment process has to be done especially carefully to comply with USPTO rules against trafficking trademarks.
Corporate name changes or conversions: After completing the written Trademark Assignment, the next step involves filing a request with the USPTO through its Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS). Correct documentation is crucial to avoid rejection of the filing.

Ensure your trademark assignment is handled correctly to protect your rights effectively.

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From the moment you start working with us, we provide clear, step-by-step guidance and ensure you understand every detail of your application. We pride ourselves on honest communication, so you'll always know what stage your trademark is at, any potential challenges, and what we're doing to overcome them.