A trademark assignment is required any time you need to change the owner of a trademark registration from one party to another.
What is a trademark assignment?
A trademark registration has a title, like a house or a car. To be valid and enforceable, it’s necessary for a trademark registration to be officially owned by the entity or individual that is using the trademark in commerce.
When should a trademark assignment be filed?
Any time a trademark changes ownership, a trademark assignment should be filed. Examples of changes in ownership include if you sell your trademark by itself, if sell your business along with all of the businesses intellectual property, if you gift your trademark to someone else, or if you change the corporate structure of your business. Additionally, in cases where you are transferring a trademark from personal ownership to a corporate entity you’ve incorporated, the process must adhere to certain legal formalities to ensure the transfer is properly recorded with the USPTO.
Should a trademark assignment be filed if I sell my company?
Yes. A trademark assignment should be filed with the USPTO as part of the sales process so that the tile to the trademark registration is officially transferred from the original owner to the new owner.
Should a trademark assignment be filed if I officially incorporate?
It is common for new businesses to register a trademark listing an individual person as the owner before they officially incorporate. In those cases, it will be necessary to file a trademark assignment to update the owner from the individual founder to the new business entity. Follow these steps to successfully complete the transfer of ownership:
Payment of Fees
The service fee is $199, along with a $40 government filing fee for each trademark being transferred. Payment can be initiated through Markavo®’s designated service link.
Provide Required Information
After payment, an intake form will be sent via email. Complete the form with details about the trademark and the corporate entity receiving ownership.
Document Preparation and Filing
Markavo® will create the necessary assignment documents based on the submitted information and file them with the USPTO to ensure the transfer is legally recorded.
How much does a trademark assignment cost?
Markavo charges a $199 service fee to perform the work for you. The government charges $40 per trademark registration transferred.
How long does it take to file a trademark assignment?
Most assignments are filed within 3-4 business days after receiving payment and all required information and government fees from the client.
How do I hire Markavo for the Trademark Assignment Service?
To have Markavo file a Trademark Assignment you start the project by paying the legal fee here: https://www.markavo.com/checkout/trademark-assignment
Several moments after payment clears, you will be emailed an intake form where you will give us additional information about your trademark to be assigned. Ensure all details provided are accurate to minimize processing delays or issues with the USPTO.
Right before your attorney files the trademark assignment, you will be charged the government filing fees to the payment method we have on file.