Assignment Agreement Apostille
An assignment transfers a right from one party to another. Foreign registries usually want the signature on that transfer verified before recording it.
What this document is
Assignments commonly cover trademarks, patents, receivables, contract rights and domain names. The document should identify the asset precisely and be signed by the assignor.
Where it is used
European and national IP offices, along with Spanish and Portuguese counterparties, may ask for a verified assignment before recording a new owner.
How to prepare it
- Identify the asset by registration or contract number.
- Have the assignor sign before the notary.
- Ask whether the assignee must also sign.
Check this first
Registries often need extra wording to accept a transfer. Have the text checked by your local IP agent or lawyer before notarization.
How the apostille is obtained
- We review the document and check whether a notarized copy meets the request.
- A Maryland notary performs the notarization.
- The Circuit Court clerk certifies the notary where required, and the Maryland Secretary of State issues the apostille.
- We scan the apostilled document and email you a high-resolution PDF.
A common question
Does an apostille make the assignment effective?
No. The assignment takes effect under its own terms and any recording law. The apostille only verifies the notary's signature and seal.