Trademark Assignment Template for South Africa

1. Existing Licenses: Required when there are existing licenses or agreements affecting the trademark that need to be addressed

2. Goodwill: Specific clause for transfer of associated goodwill, particularly important in common law jurisdictions

3. Transitional Provisions: Required when the Assignor needs time to phase out use of the trademark

4. Confidentiality: Needed when sensitive information is exchanged during the assignment process

5. Tax Indemnity: Important when significant tax implications arise from the assignment

6. Anti-competition: Required when restrictions on Assignor's future use of similar marks are needed

7. Quality Control: Important when the Assignor has established specific quality standards for products/services under the trademark

1. Schedule 1: Trademark Details: Comprehensive details of the trademark(s) including registration numbers, classes, territories, and specimens

2. Schedule 2: Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule if the consideration involves installments or conditional payments

3. Schedule 3: Existing Agreements: List of current licenses, distribution agreements, or other contracts affecting the trademark

4. Schedule 4: Required Filings: List of jurisdictions where the assignment needs to be recorded and associated forms

5. Appendix A: Trademark Images: Visual representations of the trademark(s) being assigned