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I am not conversant in the language of the Iran sanctions. But I have some experience on transactions where there are Cuban registrations involved. Even discussing the registrations as part of negotiations could be considered a violation of the sanctions.
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<div>I find it hard to believe licensing a trademark to an Iranian entity would not violate the sanctions. And I certainly would not risk it without consulting someone who is expert in them. </div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Susan L. Crane<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Jul 23, 2024, at 7:28 PM, Pamela Chestek via E-trademarks <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:<br>
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Client owns a trademark registration in Iran (lawful per 31 CFR 560. 509). Can Client license that trademark, royalty-free, to someone in Iran, or would that be contrary to the sanctions? If yes or no, a citation in support would be wonderful. </div>
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<pre style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 100%; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word">Client owns a trademark registration in Iran (lawful per 31 CFR 560.509).
Can Client license that trademark, royalty-free, to someone in Iran, or
would that be contrary to the sanctions? If yes or no, a citation in
support would be wonderful. I have been reading 31 CFR part 560 but
haven't found a clear answer one way or another. 31 CFR 560.204 says
that the "the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or
indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person,
wherever located, of any goods, technology, or services to Iran or the
Government of Iran is prohibited," but I wouldn't consider the grant of
a license "goods, technology or services."
Thanks,
Pam
Pamela S. Chestek
Chestek Legal
300 Fayetteville Street
Unit 2492
Raleigh, NC 27602
pamela@chesteklegal.com
(919) 800-8033
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