[E-trademarks] Licensing of trademark in Iran

[Crane, Susan]

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.

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.

Susan L. Crane
Group Vice President, Legal
Intellectual Property, Brands & Marketing

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
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Parsippany, NJ 07054
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M (973) 879-3420
Susan.Crane at wyndham.Com

On Jul 23, 2024, at 7:28 PM, Pamela Chestek via E-trademarks <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:


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. 
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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. 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 at chesteklegal.com
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