What is the difference between a patent assignment and a patent license?
The key differences between a patent assignment and a patent license are: Assignment: Transfers all or part of the ownership interest in a patent, including the entire bundle of rights associated with ownership. License: Transfers a bundle of rights that is less than the entire ownership interest. It may be limited in time, geographical area,…
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The MPEP distinguishes between assignments and licenses in patent law: Assignment: ‘An assignment of a patent, or patent application, is the transfer to another of a party’s entire ownership interest or a percentage of that party’s ownership interest in the patent or application.’ License: ‘As compared to assignment of patent rights, the licensing of a…
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