Disposition of Intellectual Property Rights

Obtaining legal protection is only the first stage

And, of course, it is not an end in itself, but merely the first step in developing your business. Indeed, generating profit from the commercial use of intellectual property is a complex, multi-stage process that requires a systematic approach, as well as knowledge and experience in marketing, business planning, production organization, trade, and more. Intellectual property gives you the opportunity to scale your business by granting licenses for the right to use your intellectual assets.
In this way, your business grows, covering new territories — an undeniable advantage that allows it to expand further. Our specialists will help you competently prepare the relevant agreements for the disposal of rights, including an agreement on the assignment of an exclusive right, a license agreement, and a commercial concession (franchising) agreement. We will also provide support in registering these agreements with Rospatent.

If your business is actively growing and developing, and you have decided to scale it by granting a franchise (a set of exclusive rights, reputation, and know-how, including the right to use a trademark), it is essential to ensure proper legal execution of the transaction.

If you have decided to grant another party the right to use an invention, utility model, industrial design, or trademark, it is essential to ensure proper legal execution of the transaction, carefully defining all essential terms while considering the business activities of both parties.

If you have decided to transfer your rights to an invention, utility model, industrial design, or trademark to another party, it is essential to ensure proper legal execution of the transaction. This type of agreement has much in common with a sale and purchase contract, and it is important to clearly understand that under such an agreement you fully and irrevocably transfer your rights.

Commercial concession (franchising) agreement

Assignment agreement

License agreement

Types of agreements for the disposal of rights

FAQ

What is the difference between an assignment agreement and a license agreement?

The key difference is that under a license agreement, the exclusive right remains with the rights holder, whereas under an assignment agreement, ownership changes hands. In other words, with a license agreement you grant the right to use your intellectual property while retaining ownership; with an assignment agreement you transfer your rights in full.

How long does it take to register agreements with Rospatent?

Rospatent registers the disposal of exclusive rights for trademarks, inventions, utility models, and industrial designs. The procedure takes approximately two months.

Is it mandatory to register a license agreement with Rospatent?

If an intellectual property object is subject to state registration, the granting of the right to use such an object under a license agreement must also be registered. If the requirement for state registration of the transfer or granting of rights is not met, such transfer or granting is deemed not to have occurred, in accordance with paragraph 6, Article 1232 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.