In Belarus, intellectual property rights may be transferred from one party to another through an assignment agreement. Assignment is possible for both registered rights and pending applications.
The assignment must be recorded in the State Register in order to be legally effective against third parties.
Assignment applies to inventions, utility models, industrial designs and trademarks. The procedure is broadly similar across all objects.
Approximately one month for recordal.
A notarized copy of the assignment deed is not accepted — original signed documents are required.
Important: The assignment deed must be signed by authorised company representatives (Director/CEO/President).
Assignment of one right: approximately 435 EUR.
Each additional right in the same agreement: approximately 160 EUR.
For pending applications, the cost is lower (starting from approx. 260 EUR).
Practical questions about ownership transfer and assignment recordal in Belarus.
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Common questions about powers of attorney and supporting documents.