Assignment of International Trademark Registration

What is an assignment of international trademark registration?

An assignment of international trademark registration is a legal document that transfers trademark ownership from one party to another. 

In the progress of world integration, goods trading activities between countries and regions are becoming more and more developed, then the matters related to intellectual property is gradually being focused.

The individuals and organizations are aware of the benefit of registration the intellectual property subjects. In particular, they registered internationally for their trademark when widen their business abroad. After that, when trademark owner might wish to assign that granted certificate trademark to others for economic or other reasons.

What is the assignment of international trademark registration process?

In this case, international trademark was registered under Madrid agreement and Madrid Protocol, established under decision on acceptance for protection or international registration protected in Vietnam issued by National office of Intellectual property Vietnam (NOIP). Accordingly, the trademark application originated from Vietnam submitted to International office via NOIP. Thus, trademark owner whom wish to assign or register their trademark internationally pursuant to Madrid system would submit application via NOIP. However, for the application which appointed in the country which is the member of Madrid agreement, parties may request the international office to conduct the assignment procedure.

Required documents for assignment of international trademark registration

When conducting the assignment procedure via NOIP, applicant needs to prepare following documents:

-Declaration for international trademark assignment;

-Declaration of international office;

-The copy of international trademark certificate in Vietnam;

-The copy record of assignment to the local trademark;

Besides, other documents will be required based on specific cases.

How ANT Lawyers – IP services in Vietnam could help?

If Client needs any other information or requires for further advice about assignment of international trademark registration, our IP attorney at ANT Lawyers, the IP agent in Vietnam will be available for service.

We help clients overcome cultural barriers and achieve their strategic and financial outcomes, while ensuring the best interest rate protection, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance while doing business in Vietnam. 

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