Trademark assignment is the process of transferring ownership of a registered trademark from one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee). It can be done fully or partially, depending on the agreement between both parties.

Unlike trademark licensing — which only grants permission to use a mark — a trademark assignment transfers complete or partial rights of ownership. This transfer must be recorded with the Trademark Registry in India through a valid trademark assignment agreement backed by proper documentation.

Trademark assignment helps businesses monetize their brand, enables expansion with an established identity, and ensures clear legal ownership between parties.