Can I record a trademark license with the USPTO?

Yes, you can record a trademark license with the USPTO. The process is similar to recording other documents:

  • Submit the license document to the USPTO’s Assignment Recordation Branch
  • Include a cover sheet with the required information
  • Pay the appropriate fee

MPEP 313 mentions: Trademark documents are recorded in the same manner as patent documents, but… requests to record documents for trademarks should be mailed to: Commissioner for Trademarks, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3514.

Recording a trademark license can provide legal benefits and help maintain clear records of trademark rights and usage agreements.

Topics: MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment, Patent Law, Patent Procedure