Recording of an assignment with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is not mandatory, but is generally a good idea, so as not to invite the argument that inadvertent abandonment occurred, and to provide accurate notice enabling courts to award treble damages and costs. Only assignments of registered marks can recorded. The assignor or assigneemay submit the recordation, which should include the USPTO cover sheet, assignment document, and the $100 fee.
