What is the role of the Assignment Recordation Branch?

The Assignment Recordation Branch is primarily focused on the recording of assignments of trademark rights and other related transactions. Its main role is to ensure that any changes in ownership or assignments are accurately documented and reflected in the trademark registry. This involves managing the necessary paperwork and processing requests related to the transfer of ownership, thereby ensuring that the trademark database remains accurate and current. By handling corrective actions for assignment errors, the branch facilitates clarity and legal certainty in the ownership of trademarks.

In the context of the other options, overseeing trademark registrations pertains more to the examination and approval process, which is handled by different groups within the USPTO. Granting trademark applications is also outside the purview of the Assignment Recordation Branch, as that is a function of the examining attorneys who assess applications for registration. Reviewing opposition cases involves litigation aspects that arise during the trademark application process, typically handled by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, rather than the assignment recording function.