Trademark Assignment Legalization for Use in Syria
A Trademark Assignment is a key legal document used to transfer ownership of a trademark from one party to another. When a Trademark Assignment —or its certified copy—is required for official, legal, or commercial use in Syria, it must undergo a formal U.S. authentication process to verify its legitimacy. Because digital signatures and electronic notarizations are not accepted, the document must be signed and notarized in person before proceeding to state and federal authentication. Additionally, with the Syrian Embassy in the United States temporarily closed, documents can only be authenticated up to the U.S. Department of State.
Why Authentication Is Needed for Syria
Syria requires enhanced verification for foreign commercial documents to ensure authenticity. Since Syria does not participate in the Hague Apostille Convention, the apostille method cannot be used.
With the Syrian Embassy currently closed in the U.S., the usual consular legalization step is unavailable. As a result, your document can only be authenticated up to the U.S. Department of State level, which is the highest achievable completion point at this time.
Completing these available steps ensures your document is properly validated and ready for future consular processing once the embassy reopens or alternative instructions are issued.
U.S. Authentication Process
Your Trademark Assignment must complete the following steps:
- Notarization: In-person notarization confirming authenticity of the signature and document.
- State Certification: Verification of the notary’s commission by the Secretary of State.
- Authentication by the U.S. Department of State: Final federal-level validation.
Because there is no operating Syrian Embassy in the United States, the U.S. Department of State authentication currently serves as the final step.
Notarized Company Document Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $115 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Total | $185 | 11 business days |
What Is a Trademark Assignment?
A Trademark Assignment is a binding legal instrument that transfers the rights, ownership, and associated goodwill of a trademark from one entity to another. This document is crucial for:
- Trademark sales and acquisitions.
- Corporate restructuring.
- Brand transfers.
- Licensing and intellectual property agreements.
- International trademark enforcement.
For Syrian authorities or business partners to accept the document, it must be fully authenticated according to U.S. verification procedures.
Required In-Person Notarization
Before any authentication can take place, the Trademark Assignment must be signed and notarized in person by a licensed notary public. A physical appearance is mandatory—remote notarizations and digital signatures are not allowed for Syrian-bound documents.
- Important: Electronic notarization or digital signatures will result in immediate rejection.
Proper notarization ensures the document’s legitimacy before proceeding to the next steps.
Preparing for Future Use in Syria
Even though consular legalization is not currently possible, completing the U.S. authentication requirements now ensures your Trademark Assignment is fully prepared for expedited finalization later. Businesses planning trademark enforcement, IP registration, licensing agreements, or ownership transfers in Syria will benefit from having the document ready in advance.
Completing these steps positions your organization to act immediately when Syrian consular services resume.
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