Trademark Assignment

Assignment or transmission of a trade mark refers to the process by which owner of a registered trade mark/ trade mark whose registration is being sought, is passed from one party to another/ devolves upon the other party, as the case may be either completely with Goodwill or limited goods/ service without Goodwill. Assignment can be done by way of drafting Assignment Deed. Even Unregistered Trademark can be assigned or transmitted with or without the goodwill of the business.

Who can assign

Registered Owner of trademarks can assign his trademarks to subsequent users

What can be assigned

Any registered trade mark can be assigned or transmitted with or without goodwill.

Registration of Assignment

Any person who becomes entitled by assignment or transmission to a registered trademark should apply for registration of the assignment/transmission, as the case may be, in the prescribed manner.